For the oxtail: Season the oxtail on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat ¼ cup of the oil in a large (8-quart) Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the oxtail and brown on ...

Oxtails are a classic Southern food; I grew up eating them at least once a month. They were another weekend food my mother made filling the house with a delightful aroma. Before oxtails were cool, ...

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