14 Deliciously Tender and Flavorful Oxtail Recipes

While once overlooked in favor of more tender cuts, oxtails have come to be known as a delicacy in cuisines far and wide. These days, the term “oxtail” refers to the tail of any kind of cattle and is most often sold in cross sections with a bone running through the center. Due to some tough muscle fibers, oxtails have to be cooked low and slow to breakdown that tissue, but the payoff is well worth it. From oxtail stew to oxtail pho, there are great recipes for every palate. This Food Network Test Kitchen version is a delicious take on a popular Caribbean recipe for oxtail with butter beans, ginger, allspice and spicy habanero chilis. Serve it with rice and scallions to complete the meal.