Beef Oxtail

The Kind of Beef That's Worth Waiting For

Imagine a pot of oxtail slowly simmering on the stove. Onions and garlic turn fragrant, the broth grows deep and savory, and the meat becomes so tender it practically slips from the bone. By dinnertime, you've created something truly special.

Our Fluffy Butt Farms Irish Dexter Oxtail comes from our own 100% grass-fed and grass-finished Irish Dexter cattle, a traditional heritage breed known for its distinctive, full-bodied beef flavor.

Oxtail is a beautifully old-fashioned cut made up of meaty, bone-in sections with plenty of connective tissue. With gentle, slow cooking, that connective tissue breaks down into gelatin, giving the cooking liquid a wonderfully rich body while the meat becomes fork-tender.

It's not a quick-cooking cut—and that's exactly what makes it so rewarding.

Why Our Irish Dexter Oxtail Is Something Special

• 100% grass-fed and grass-finished: From our own Irish Dexter cattle, raised on grass from start to finish.
• Rich, traditional beef flavor: A cut that beautifully showcases the distinctive character of heritage-breed beef.
• Creates naturally silky sauces: The bones and collagen-rich connective tissue add body and depth to slow-cooked broths, gravies, and stews.
• Made for low-and-slow cooking: Patient braising transforms this hardworking cut into tender, succulent bites of beef.
• Old-fashioned, nose-to-tail eating: A wonderful way to appreciate flavorful traditional cuts that deserve a place at the family table.

Delicious Ways to Enjoy Irish Dexter Oxtail

• Classic Braised Oxtail: Brown the pieces in a Dutch oven, then slowly braise with red wine, beef stock, onions, carrots, garlic, and thyme. Serve the tender beef and rich sauce over creamy mashed potatoes.
• Jamaican-Inspired Oxtail Stew: Slowly simmer with allspice, thyme, garlic, onions, and a touch of heat until tender. Add butter beans toward the end and serve over rice for a deeply satisfying meal.
• Hearty Oxtail & Vegetable Soup: Simmer with celery, carrots, onions, and herbs to build a flavorful broth. Remove the bones, shred the tender meat, and return it to the pot with your favorite vegetables.
• Rich Beef Stock: Combine oxtail with other beef bones and aromatic vegetables for a deeply flavored stock with a naturally full-bodied texture. Perfect for soups, gravies, and sauces.

A Little Tip From Our Farm Kitchen

The secret to great oxtail is patience. Start by browning the pieces in a heavy Dutch oven to develop a savory crust. Add your aromatics and enough broth or braising liquid to partially cover the meat, then cover and cook gently at approximately 300°F for 3–4 hours, or until the meat is easily pulled from the bone. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the pieces.

For an even richer sauce, refrigerate the finished braise overnight. The flavors develop beautifully, and any solidified fat on top can be removed before reheating.

Real Food Takes Time. And It's Worth It.

Oxtail reminds us why traditional cooking methods have lasted for generations. A humble cut, a handful of good ingredients, and a few hours of gentle cooking can become one of the most memorable meals you'll make.

And because each animal provides only one tail, this is naturally a limited-quantity cut.

Ready to discover what slow cooking can really do? Add Fluffy Butt Farms Irish Dexter Oxtail to your cart and bring home the makings of a rich, comforting meal worth gathering around the table for.