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>,
John Kane > wrote:

> On Jan 19, 4:07 pm, "Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote:
> > "John Kane" > wrote in message
> >
> > ...>
> > On Jan 19, 3:43 pm, wrote:
> >
> > snippage
> >
> > > Come to think of it, I'm not even sure where to get oxtail.
> >
> > > John Kane, Kingston ON Canada
> >
> > Usually the north end of a south bound ox (VBG).
>
> Local historical sites with ox teams might object.
>
> Most meat markets can
> > accomodate you if you ask someone who actually does the meat cutting (not
> > the kid out front who waits on you).
> > -ginny
>
> They're usually the same people where I shop. I suppose it is
> something that one would have to ask for. I don't even remember
> seeing pigs' tails around here.
>
> John Kane, Kingston ON Canada

Nowadays they're just beef tails, John; not necessarily from oxen. They
are sold in packages in my supermarket.

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