🐂 Home BBQ Tips: Jac Wagyu Ox Tail – Thick Cut
✨ What Is It?
Ox tail is exactly what it sounds like — the tail of a cow, cut into thick, round sections with a rich marrow centre and connective tissue that melts down during cooking. At GMGP, we offer Jac Wagyu Ox Tail, which combines this classic comfort cut with premium marbling and flavour.
This isn’t your average stew meat — it’s a gourmet foundation for deeply nourishing meals.
🍲 Why You’ll Love It
- Deep, beefy flavour that intensifies with long cooking
- High collagen content, which turns into silky richness
- Perfect for winter warmers, especially slow-cooked dishes
- A true hidden gem in the nose-to-tail world
🔥 How to Cook
This cut isn’t meant for a quick fry or sear — it thrives with time, heat, and moisture. Here are four top methods:
| Cooking Method | Tips & Notes |
|---|---|
| Slow Cooker | 8–9 hrs on low with garlic, onion, herbs, and soy or red wine. Add root vegetables in the last 2 hours. |
| Dutch Oven | Brown first, then braise in stock or red wine, covered, for 3 hours at 160°C. |
| Pressure Cooker | Cuts cooking time to 45–50 minutes. Add aromatics for depth. |
| Boiled for Suyuk (수육) | Simmer with radish, onion, and ginger for 2–3 hours until tender. Serve sliced with soy + vinegar + chilli dipping sauce. |
💡 Tip: Always cook low and slow to break down connective tissue and extract full flavour from the bone.
🥘 Other Popular Dishes
- Korean Gomtang (곰탕) – a rich, milky oxtail soup often enjoyed with rice and kimchi
- Braised Ox Tail (소꼬리찜) – slow-braised with soy sauce, garlic, carrots, and jujube for a deeply savoury, slightly sweet holiday dish
- Italian Coda alla Vaccinara – a tomato-based Roman stew with celery and red wine
- Jamaican Oxtail Stew – spicy, hearty, and often served with rice and peas
You can also use the broth as a base for ramen or pho — it’s unbelievably rich.
🍷 What to Pair It With
Sides
Steamed white rice or buttery mashed potatoes
Roasted root vegetables (carrots, turnip, daikon)
Kimchi, pickled onions, or fresh coriander
Drinks
Full-bodied red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon
Korean soju (for traditional flair)
Ginger tea or barley tea for a soothing finish
🛒 Available at GMGP
Jac Wagyu Ox Tail is delivered fresh, thick-sliced, and ideal for slow cooking.
Whether you're preparing an elegant braise, a comforting soup, or a nourishing Suyuk, this cut brings bold flavour and luxurious texture to your table.
