£17.99
Our chopped beef oxtail parcels make for the best beef stews you're ever likely to eat, just how Nanny made them; the old school way, the best way.
Slow cook this tender cut of beef to release the rich flavours and melt the meat away from the bone. Best when used in stews, casseroles, and soups.
Each parcel, weighing between 900g - 1.1kg, is plenty to feed the family with all the other lovelies you decide to add. It should leave you with a small portion for the next day because, like a fine wine, a good stew gets better with age!
Serves: 3 - 4 people.
Delivery: we deliver to the whole of the mainland UK. Next Day Delivery is available.
Bring the oxtail to room temperature (about 30 minutes to 1 hour out of the fridge) for even cooking.
Pat dry thoroughly and season generously with sea salt, black pepper, and optional flour for dusting to enhance browning and thickening.
Heat oil in a heavy-based pot or casserole over medium-high heat, brown the pieces in batches for a deep caramelised crust (5-7 minutes per batch), then set aside. Deglaze the pan with red wine, stock, or water to capture those flavourful bits.
For slow-cooked perfection: Return oxtail to the pot with aromatics (onions, carrots, celery, garlic, herbs like thyme/bay leaves), stock/wine, and seasonings; bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook low and slow in a preheated oven at 150-160°C (fan 130-140°C / Gas 2) for 3-5 hours (or longer until meat falls effortlessly from the bone and connective tissue melts into silky richness), or use a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
Check our guide to safe cooking temperatures for details.
Rest of the heat for 10-20 minutes before serving, this allows flavours to meld and meat to become even more tender.
If frozen, thaw slowly in the fridge first, see our freezing and defrosting guide.
Serve shredded or whole on the bone in deep bowls of stew or soup, ladled over creamy mash, polenta, or crusty bread; pair with root vegetables, dumplings, or fresh herbs, elevate with red wine reductions, stout for extra depth, or spices for global twists like Caribbean oxtail.
View our recipes here: https://thevillagebutchers.co.uk/recipes/
Everything is shipped the evening before your chosen delivery date, between 6–7pm.
Orders are packed in bespoke, temperature-controlled packaging designed to keep your meat fridge cold for up to 60 hours, ensuring it arrives in perfect condition.
We also offer an Express Service. This prioritises your order for same-day dispatch as long as it's placed before 12 midday, it will be dispatched that evening for delivery the following day.
Please note - collection is no longer available, orders are delivery only.
Not only do we supply a range of glorious meats and treats to feast your eyes on, but we also have a selection of our top recipes designed to impress your friends and family.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro chef we cater for all cooking levels. Our meat range works perfectly in a range of homely comfort meals. Or if you fancy trying something new why not browse our recipes for some cooking inspiration.
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As an online butchers, we care about being able to provide the best quality meat directly to your door. We work with business in Essex and across the UK, as well as international suppliers to source the highest quality produce to ensure our customers always receive the best quality and service from us. We highly value the importance of our relationships with our farmers within the meat market so that we can consistently provide the best quality meat produce to you.
Our team have over 100 years of experience and combined, share the importance of sourcing and supplying not just the best quality meats but the tastiest cuts of meat that come from breeds that have benefitted from an exceptional welfare system.
Our Quality assurance process always has our customers best interests at the forefront. We value our customers satisfaction and feedback and hope to continue to bring you the best sourced quality meat.
