Author Topic: Oxtail soup... (Read 3307 times)

undercarriage plan · « **on:** November 09, 2005, 09:25:58 »

Don't panic!! Am not offering on this one.. ;D But I adore the stuff and was wondering if anyone had a tried and tested recipe? Thanks!
Lottie ;D

wardy · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2005, 09:58:33 »

Did you know Lottie that oxtail soup is used to rescue terriers stuck down holes. The smell from the delish stuff wafts downwards and the dogs can't resist the urge to find the source of the food and so are encouraged to head towards it. Another completely useless snippet of info there from the Wardy book of useless info. Sorry, I'll get me coat.

tim · « **Reply #2 on:** November 09, 2005, 11:32:48 »

I have a box of it in the freezer - & 2 new 'tails awaiting a casserole.

jaggythistle · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2005, 11:59:39 »

Goes like this...this is for 4 foklks...adjust recipe to suit your number ;D ;D

1/2 a small oxtail
2 tbsp oil
1 small turnip (diced)
3 carrots (sliced)
1 large onion (sliced)
1.1L/2 pints Beef stock
1 teaspoon of dried mixed herbs
salt and pepper

1 soak the oxtail pieces for 45 minutes then discard water
2 heat the oil in a large pan add the vegetables and fry for
5 minutes.Add the stock,oxtail pieces.herbs and plenty salt and
pepper,Bring to the boil then simmer for 3 hours.
3 Cool and remove the pieces of oxtail and cut away the meat.
Return the meat to the soup and refrigerate overnight.
4 To serve- remove any solidified fat from the top of the soup then
bring it slowly to the boil.Simmer for 20 minutes.Serve hot.

Poor kids and OH....they gonna have to eat lotties soup again :'( :'(
::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D amma runnin!!!!

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2005, 16:14:34 »

OOo, Tim, so do I! Mother is over next week to stay as it will be her birthday, so Oxtails will be on the menu one evening...stuffed hearts the next I fear!

undercarriage plan · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2005, 17:39:07 »

Wardy!! Well I never!! Will try it to lure OH out of garage.. ::) Tim and EJ so glad I'm not the only oxtail freak!! And Jags...what to say.....apart from "OI!!!", thanks! Is not in creating stage yet, is in the planning stage.....I don't take soup preparation lightly you know, will need to fill in Health and Safety form first, then there's risk assessment, then....
Lottie ;D ;D

Hot_Potato · « **Reply #6 on:** November 11, 2005, 20:27:51 »

I went into Waitrose today and was very surprised to see 'prepared' Oxtails laid out on their 'fresh meat' counter - maybe I don't look there very often but.......it brought back to me wonderful memories of the fabulous meals my Mum used to make regularly with oxtail....thanks for the recipe Jaggy - want to give this one a try before too long....just right for the very cold weather they keep talking about!!

d' you know.....I can almost smell it mmmmmmmm :P

rosebud · « **Reply #7 on:** November 11, 2005, 23:45:09 »

Jaggys recipe is much the same as mine, but i do put 2 tablespoons of mixed LENTILS & BARLEY in mine . Also make a nice oxtail stew on a regular basis in the winter, i just tell 1 child and everyone turns up,jungle drums ;D i have to make about 10 dumplings lovvvvvvvvely. ;D ;D

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #8 on:** November 12, 2005, 10:58:39 »

heheh Rosebud. Last time I made it you could smell it from the street and the postman had to ring to ask what I was cooking as it smelt so good! :o

wardy · « **Reply #9 on:** November 12, 2005, 13:25:37 »

It does smell fab - doesn't taste half bad either ;D
I bet your postie was hinting EJ :)

Derekthefox · « **Reply #10 on:** November 12, 2005, 16:04:37 »

If you want info on oxtail soup Lottie, then I think you need to speak to jennym ...

Derekthefox :D

tim · « **Reply #11 on:** November 12, 2005, 18:09:13 »

Postman, Emma? We have a 9" extractor fan over the AGA, & people get the message 100' away in the garden!!

wardy · « **Reply #12 on:** November 12, 2005, 18:53:46 »

Here too Tim - people going past my B & B say they get the drift of bacon as they pass by on the main road ;D

undercarriage plan · « **Reply #13 on:** November 12, 2005, 18:57:09 »

Aww Wards...perhaps you not cooking oxtail right if smells of bacon... ;D ;D ;D ;) sorry.....couldn't resist...coat?
Lottie

wardy · « **Reply #14 on:** November 12, 2005, 19:12:47 »

Yes, coat!! ........... ;D

undercarriage plan · « **Reply #15 on:** November 12, 2005, 20:21:23 »

OK....doing up zipper....will have to put on hat, gloves...as I fight the elements....sniff...trudging down the drive in the pouring..erm...anyway...but as I pass by Wardy's lovely B&B I smell wonderful smells of all things being cooked divinely.....coat off yet....? :'(
Lottie ;D

wardy · « **Reply #16 on:** November 12, 2005, 23:29:48 »

Today's smells were lotty veg soup (as existing entirely on lotty food as skint at the mo) followed by banana loaf. Wondrous smells indeedy :) Makes a change from the usual if you get me drift ;D

BAGGY · « **Reply #17 on:** November 13, 2005, 19:23:02 »

Never cooked oxtail before. Think OH would like it as we dont have beef very often as it's not my fave (and we are always broke) Did get a piece of brisket in the week for the slow cooker. Anyway. How much weight would I need for 2 ? Sorry - I had to ring my elder sister to ask the same when I was cooking steak & kidney pie for 8. It just kind of grows and we have to eat it for a week.

tim · « **Reply #18 on:** November 13, 2005, 19:44:06 »

One tail? Whatever that weight might be.

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