Should ya shave a Bulls tail before ya barbecue it,or just let the fire burn the hair off?

Answer 1

You should skin them.

You can prob. modify this recipe for Beaver tails.

Fried Beaver Tail

2 Beaver tails 1/4 ts Pepper
1/2 c Vinegar 1/4 c Butter
1 tb Salt 1/4 c Sherry or cooking wine
2 ts Soda 1 ts Dry mustard
1/4 c Flour 1 ts Sugar
1/2 ts Salt 1 tb Worcestershire sauce
Skin beaver tails, clean thoroughly and wash well in a solution of salt water. Let soak overnight in cold water to cover, adding 1/2 cup vinegar and 1 tablespoon salt to water.
The next day, remove from the brine, wash, then cover with solution of 2 teasoons soda to 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Drain.
Dredge beaver tails in seasoned flour.
Melt butter in heavy fry pan and saute tails at low heat until tender.
Mix wine with mustard, sugar, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce.
Add to beaver tails and simmer gently for 10 minutes, basting frequently.

From "Northern Cookbook" edited by Eleanor A. Ellis, Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Ottawa 1973.

Answer 2

Skin it. Lop it off, make a cut a few inches long from the rump end toward the tip and peel it back. You should get most of it off, but you will lose the very tip, just cut it off there and enjoy!

Answer 3

No need to shave, skin it, just like Ox Tail