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Oxtail · yearling or beef · from 1.5 kg
Oxtail (rabo de toro): 1.5 kg pack, or larger for the freezer
Oxtail is sold in Spain as rabo de toro, literally “bull’s tail”, or rabo de vacuno. This one is not from a fighting bull: you choose between yearling beef (añojo) and beef (vacuno). The standard pack is approx. 1.5 kg on the bone, a casserole for three or four.
Oxtail (rabo de toro)
On the label: Rabo de Toro o Añojo 1,5 kg
Price range: 32,34€ through 324,80€ VAT incl.
In stock
Choose the weight on the Spanish product pageWhat you get
| Cut | Oxtail, on the bone |
|---|---|
| On the Spanish label | Rabo de Toro o Añojo 1,5 kg |
| Animal | Beef cattle. Option añojo: yearling, 12–24 months. Option vacuno: beef, age class not stated |
| Pack | Sold by weight; options on the Spanish product page, where you choose: 1.5 kg pack, 6 kg cut into pieces (cortado) or 15 kg of whole tails (entero), each as añojo or vacuno |
| Fresh or frozen | Chilled, vacuum-packed. Can be frozen on arrival |
| Serves | 3–4 from the 1.5 kg pack, at 400–500 g on the bone per person |
How to cook it
- Brown the pieces in olive oil until properly dark; set aside.
- Sweat onion, carrot and garlic in the same pot for about 20 minutes.
- Return the tail, pour in red wine, let it bubble uncovered for a few minutes and top up with stock.
- Lid on: about 3 hours on the lowest flame or at 140–160 °C (285–320 °F). A pressure cooker needs about 45 minutes.
- Done when the meat leaves the bone. Blend the vegetables into the sauce and serve on the bone, traditionally with chips.
Before you choose an option
Is rabo de toro really bull’s tail?
The name is traditional. What we sell is tail from ordinary beef cattle. Other label names are in our guide to beef cuts in Spanish.
Which size should I take?
The 1.5 kg pack is the household size. The 6 kg and 15 kg options need freezer space, and whole tails have to be cut through the joints. Each price is shown on the product page.
Can I make it a day ahead?
Yes, and it improves. Chill it overnight, lift off the set fat and reheat gently. Short ribs take the same treatment.
Goes well with
Other cuts that reward a long, slow afternoon.
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