Korean Kitchen: Oxtail Soup Recipe

Oxtail. It's an earthy and down home cut of meat. The name is confusing because it actually comes from the tail of a cow. This is peasant food to the max. Those poor hungry peasants back in the the day would use every part of the animal along with things they could forage and make hearty meals out of them.

Oxtail is best cooked over low heat and for a long period of time. When it is simmering in a pot of water, the fat, meat, and bones make a tasty and healthy broth with the meat literally falling off the bone.


To make oxtail soup, you must first cover the meat with water and let it sit there for an hour. This will help separate out the blood and fat. I know it sounds gross but necessary if you want your broth to come out clear.