I saw this being made on Australian Local Tv the other night and thought that perhaps you all might all like this recipe and the related web page address.

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A version of the Northern European Borscht.

Make stock by placing the ox-tail pieces( I will use beef) in a large pot, cover with water and bring to the boil. Skim off any scum that comes to the surface and let the oxtail simmer for at least an hour and a half. Use a paper towel to remove any more fat from the surface. Strain liquid, reserving meat and bones as well as the stock.

In a large pan add butter or oil, and sauté chopped onion, carrots and parsnips for 4 to 5 minutes. Add chopped beetroot to the vegetables, cook for a further 2 minutes.

Finally, add the ox-tail stock, vinegar, sugar and the bay leaves, dill and parsley tied together with butcher's string (cotton string that wont disintegrate in the heat) and shredded cabbage to the other ingredients, simmer for 40-45 minutes.

Remove the meat from the ox-tail bones and add to the mixture just before serving.

Remove the bay leaves, parsley and dill.

Top with a dollop of sour cream (this I would ignore) and chopped dill.

texture is required.

Wine: Shiraz Cabernet Blend.