If you are active on social media, you might have seen a video that has been making waves online. The video, posted on Tiktok by @lesbbqsandwichesllc, shows him in a neighborhood holding a plate of a freshly cooked oxtail that was marinating in sauce.
He approaches three white kids who are playing outside, and offers them a taste of the oxtail for the first time. When they bit into the meat, they are all amazed at how good it is. The video went viral after it was reposted by Twitter user @georgefoster72 in a tweet captioned, “He done turnt dem boys out. Life changed for good lol”. The tweet has received over 100k likes and 20k retweets, and the original Tiktok video has over 2 million views.
Many people commented on how the video was wholesome, funny, and heartwarming. Some also praised @lesbbqsandwichesllc for sharing his culture and cuisine with the kids.
Oxtail is the culinary name for the tail of cattle. It is a gelatin-rich meat that is usually slow-cooked as a stew or braised. It has a deep beefy flavor and a tender texture that melts in your mouth. Oxtail is a traditional dish in many cuisines around the world, such as Italian, Chinese, Korean, Jamaican, and South African.
How Oxtail Gained Value Over the Years
Oxtail dates back to the times when people used every part of the animal, and did not waste any meat. According to Wikipedia, an oxtail typically weighs around 8 pounds, and is cut into shorter lengths for sale.
The Spruce Eats states that oxtail used to be considered a “throwaway” meat that was cheap or even free, but now it is one of the higher-priced cuts of meat due to its popularity and demand.
Oxtail has a long history in different cultures and regions. Ifood.tv mentions that oxtail soup was a common dish in Europe since the 17th century. It was often flavored with sherry or Madeira wine and served with vegetables and barley. In Asia, oxtail soup is also popular, especially in China, Korea, and Indonesia.
It is usually made with spices, herbs, and sometimes noodles or rice. In Africa, oxtail is often cooked in a potjie, a three-legged cast iron pot over an open fire. It is served with rice or sadza, a thick cornmeal porridge. In Jamaica, oxtail is stewed with butter beans and served with rice and peas.
Oxtail is not only tasty but also nutritious. It is rich in protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. It also contains collagen, which is good for your skin, hair, nails, and joints. However, oxtail is also high in fat and cholesterol, so it should be eaten in moderation.
If you have never tried oxtail before, you might want to give it a chance. You might be surprised by how much you like it. Just ask the three white kids who got hooked on oxtail after tasting it for the first time.
