Oxtail Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the oxtails in small pieces (about 1 inch long).
2. 2
   Wash, drain and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Dredge with flour and brown in fat or bacon drippings in a pan on top of stove.
4. 4
   Add to the stock carrots and onions and simmer until the meat is tender. If desired, the soup may be thickened with flour batter.
5. 5
   Just before serving, add sufficient stock to make 5 gallons of soup.