Tail

Meat

Tail

Pork tail is vertebrae, skin, and collagen—sticky and rich after long cooking, used in Southern American pots, Chinese braises, and Jamaican stews. Meat is modest; lip-smacking texture is the point. Blanch to clean, then braise with smoke, spice, or soy until the bones loosen. Serve with beans or greens. Tail enriches any broth it sits in. Not a quick grill item unless pre-tenderised by simmering.

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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 162

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 7.32 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.16 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.48 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.68 g
  • Cholesterol 70.5 mg
  • Sodium 60.3 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 24 g
  • Water 62.2 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Southern US cookery simmered tails with beans for deep pork flavour on a budget.

Chinese soy-braised tails appeared on cold and hot banquet spreads.

Caribbean stews used tails for body and richness in weekend pots.

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