Oxtail

Oxtail is a flavorful, gelatin-rich cut from the tail of the cow, prized for its deep beefy taste and melt-in-your-mouth texture when slow-cooked. Perfect for braising, stews, soups, or slow-cooked sauces, oxtail delivers a rich, hearty flavor that enhances any meal.

This oxtail comes from our Dexter/Angus cross cattle, a breed well-suited to pasture-based systems. Born and raised at another Kentucky farm and finished at Growing Roots Farm using rotational grazing practices. Our beef is 100% grass-fed and grass-finished, producing clean, naturally flavorful meat without added hormones or antibiotics.

Cooking Suggestions & Temperature Guidance

Oxtail requires slow cooking to break down connective tissue and develop its signature richness:

• Best methods: Braise, slow cook, pressure cooker, or stew

• Heat: Low and slow

• Seasoning: Salt, pepper, garlic, herbs, or a rich stock

• Finish: Cook until the meat easily falls off the bone

Internal Temperature (for tenderness):

• Fork-tender: 190–205°F

Oxtail is best enjoyed after several hours of slow cooking to maximize flavor and tenderness.

Why You’ll Love It

• Deep, beef-forward flavor

• Gelatin-rich for rich stews and soups

• Perfect for slow-cooked meals

• Excellent for freezer storage and meal prep

Product Details

• 100% grass-fed & grass-finished beef

• From Dexter/Angus cross cattle, pasture-raised at Growing Roots Farm

• No added hormones, no antibiotics

• USDA inspected at Oxbow Meats (Lawrenceburg, KY)

• Frozen and vacuum sealed

• Price: $10 lb 

• Sold by the package

• Available via on-farm pickup, farmers markets, and local drop locations