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Coda alla vaccinara is a speciality of Roman cuisine. It is a [[Stew|stew]] made with "[[Oxtail|oxtail]]" (in fact, usually tail of a calf) and various [[Vegetables|vegetables]]. Its introduction [[Dates|dates]] back to times when it was customary to pay a vaccinaro ([[Cattle|cattle]] butcher) in kind with the entrails, hide, and tail of the animal. Butchers developed a way of turning their fee into a delicacy, thus coda alla vaccinara was formed. Today, almost every Roman household has its unique recipe to cook coda.

Tail of the [[Veal|veal]] is [[Parboiled|parboiled]] and then [[Simmered|simmered]] with large amounts of [[Celery|celery]], [[Carrots|carrots]], and aromatic [[Herbs|herbs]]. Following this, [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]] and [[Wine|wine]] are added, then the mixture is cooked further with a soffritto of [[Onions|onions]], [[Garlic|garlic]], [[Prosciutto|prosciutto]], [[Pancetta|pancetta]] and some other ingredients. During the final phase of cooking, a [[Bouquet garni|bouquet garni]] of [[Bay leaves|bay leaves]], celery stalks, and [[Cloves|cloves]] are put in the pot for flavouring. Tail should be cooked such a long time that [[Meat|meat]] should be easily separated from the vertebrae. The meal is seasoned with [[Cinnamon|cinnamon]], [[Nutmeg|nutmeg]], and [[Black pepper|black pepper]] and garnished with [[Pine nuts|pine nuts]].

An important point is to obtain a sweet-and-sour taste. The most common way is to add [[Raisins|raisins]] although many people may prefer to use candied [[Fruits|fruits]] or sweetbitter [[Chocolate|chocolate]]. Coda should be cooked one or two days before it is served and be reheated. The leftover meal is never wasted since it may also be well employed as a delicious [[pasta]] sauce.

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|TotalCalories = 8025
|PortionCalories = 2006
|DatePublished=19th January 2013
|Author=Chef
|ImageComment = Plated!
|Servings = Serves 4
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 3 hours 15 minutes
|PrepTime = 15 minutes
|CookTime = 3 hours
|Image = [[Image:Coda alla vaccinara - plated.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]
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====Best recipe review====

''A Winter Warmer''

4.7/5 

If you want a hearty meal for a miserable winter's evening, this is it!

 [[User:PSmith|Paul R Smith]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients
| 1 kg (2.25 lb) [[Oxtail|oxtail]], sliced into pieces
| 2 [[Carrots|carrots]], scrubbed, 1 quartered, the other sliced
| 2 [[Onions|onions]], peeled, 1 chopped, 1 quartered
| 1 [[Bouquet garni for beef|bouquet garni for beef]], take your pick!
| 4 tablespoons [[Olive oil|olive oil]]
| 50 g [[Pork|pork]] [[Fat|fat]], smashed with a rolling pin
| 1 clove of [[Garlic|garlic]], peeled and smashed under a knife
| 175 ml (6 fl oz) [[Dry white wine|dry white wine]] or [[Sherry|sherry]]
| 750 ml (1.25 [[Pints|pints]]) [[Passata di pomodoro|passata di pomodoro]] or canned plum [[tomatoes]], chopped.
| 4 [[Celery hearts|celery hearts]], cut into moons
| 200 ml [[Beef stock|beef stock]]
| 75 g [[Raisins|raisins]]
| A little nice vinegar (cider,sherry etc)
| [[Sea Salt|sea salt]] and [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]]
| Chopped [[parsley]] to garnish
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===Method===

{{RecipeMethod
| To a large pan of [[Boiling|boiling]] [[Salted|salted]] water, add the [[Oxtail|oxtail]], 1 quartered [[Carrot|carrot]], 1 quartered [[Onion|onion]], the [[Bouquet garni|bouquet garni]] and a grind of [[Pepper|pepper]]
| Bring this back to the [[Boil|boil]] and then reduce the heat and [[Simmer|simmer]] for 1 hour
| In large heavy [[frying pan]] or [[wok]], heat the [[Olive oil|olive oil]], [[Pork|pork]] [[Fat|fat]] and another grind of [[Pepper|pepper]]. Add the chopped [[Onion|onion]] and the smashed [[Garlic|garlic]]. Heat until the garlic starts to turns [[Brown|brown]], then once it has flavoured the [[Oil|oil]], remove and discard it, leaving the [[onion]] in the pan
| Drain the [[Oxtail|oxtail]] and reserve the [[stock]] for use with another recipe, add to the [[Oil|oil]] and [[Brown|brown]] it on all sides
| Pour in the [[Wine|wine]] or [[Sherry|sherry]], [[Deglaze|deglaze]] the pan, scraping any goodness from the bottom. Heat until the wine evaporates
| Add the [[Passata|passata]] and season to taste with [[Salt|salt]] and [[Pepper|pepper]]
| Transfer everything from the frying pan to a large, lidded pan, cover and [[Simmer]] gently for 1 hour
| Add the chopped [[Carrot|carrot]], [[Celery|celery]] and [[Raisins|raisins]] and [[Simmer|simmer]] for another 45 minutes
| Check the liquid levels at this stage as it can easily dry out. Add a little more water if needed. Check for seasoning. I found a little [[sherry vinegar]] added at this stage rounded the flavours nicely here.
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Image:Coda alla vaccinara - leeks.jpg|thumb|300px|right|In with the leeks and carrots
Image:Coda alla vaccinara - big cook.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Just before the 'big cook' at step 7
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===Serving suggestion===
Original recipe suggestion: Serve in soup bowls with crusty bread, garnished with chopped [[parsley]]
My serving suggestion: Serve with [[spaghetti]]. Delicious!
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[[Category:Recipes]]
[[Category:Historic recipes]]
[[Category:Main courses]]
[[Category:Italian recipes]]
[[Category:Meat recipes]]
[[Category:Beef recipes|Oxtail]]
[[Category:Stews and casseroles]]
[[Category:Fruit recipes]]
[[Category:Stewed, braised or pot roasted]]
[[Category:Unusual recipes]]

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