Tail

Meat

Tail

Kangaroo tail is collagen-rich, sticky after long braising—used in stews and traditional pots. Very lean Australian game is deep red with a clean mineral taste and almost no marbling. Brown, simmer until meat loosens, season the liquor. Modest yield, deep flavour.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedGrilledStewedStock

Traits

Bone InFlavourfulGelatinous Or MeatySlowSpecialty

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 163

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 6.92 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.15 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.16 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.61 g
  • Cholesterol 68.4 mg
  • Sodium 59.3 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 25.1 g
  • Water 59 g
Detailed nutrients

Tail meat is the primary lean muscle in lobster, crayfish, and many fish.

History

Aboriginal Australians hunted kangaroo as a primary protein across the continent; tail of kangaroo took a named place in that kitchen trade.

Commercial kangaroo harvest supplied export lean red meat under regulation. Cooks treated tail of kangaroo as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As kangaroo cookery specialised, tail was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Retail strips, mince and jerky made kangaroo a supermarket game option.

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