Oxtails Braised in Fragrant Coconut Milk

Oxtails, one of the few foods that wag, meet their righteous end in the confines of a slow cooker. The meat, which is tough and stringy at best, softens to plush as it simmers. The abundance of cartilage melts, lending body to the broth, while the traces of fat that are threaded through meat infuse the developing sauce with a rich, meaty flavor. Add to this a flare of curry and a balm of coconut milk, and you have a braised dish like no other. If you can’t find oxtails in your local food st