Oxtails Recipe

oxtails recipe

The BEST Jamaican Oxtail Recipe

oxtails recipe

This Jamaican Oxtails recipe is the perfect Caribbean stew for dinner. Delicious and tender oxtail and butter beans that is cooked to perfection. Make it in the Instant Pot or any electric Pressure Cooker. Stove top and slow cooker instructions also included.

Prep: 20min

Total: 65min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 876 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 90 g, Fat 45 g, Saturated Fat 21 g, Cholesterol 312 mg, Sodium 2882 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 18 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2.5 lbs oxtails
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon browning
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 4 green onions (chopped)
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic (chopped)
  • 2 whole carrots (chopped)
  • 1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper (seeds and membrane removed and chopped)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 Tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 16 oz can Butter Beans (drained)

Instruction:

  1. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Rinse oxtails with water and vinegar and pat dry. Cover oxtails with brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, all-spice, and browning and rub into oxtails.’, ‘name’: ‘Rinse oxtails with water and vinegar and pat dry. Cover oxtails with brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, all-spice, and browning and rub into oxtails.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-oxtails/#wprm-recipe-6637-step-0-0’}
  2. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Set Pressure Cooker on High Sauté and once hot, add vegetable oil. Next, add your larger oxtail pieces to the pot, flat side down about ¼ inch apart, and brown on each side.’, ‘name’: ‘Set Pressure Cooker on High Sauté and once hot, add vegetable oil. Next, add your larger oxtail pieces to the pot, flat side down about ¼ inch apart, and brown on each side.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-oxtails/#wprm-recipe-6637-step-0-1’}
  3. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Remove oxtail after browning and place in bowl.’, ‘name’: ‘Remove oxtail after browning and place in bowl.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-oxtails/#wprm-recipe-6637-step-0-2’}
  4. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Deglaze your pressure cooker by adding about 2 Tbsp of beef broth to the insert. Take a wooden spoon and deglaze your pot by removing the brown bits at the bottom. Then add your yellow onions, green onions, carrots, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper. Stir and sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onions have softened.’, ‘name’: ‘Deglaze your pressure cooker by adding about 2 Tbsp of beef broth to the insert. Take a wooden spoon and deglaze your pot by removing the brown bits at the bottom. Then add your yellow onions, green onions, carrots, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper. Stir and sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onions have softened.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-oxtails/#wprm-recipe-6637-step-0-3’}
  5. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Add dried thyme, oxtails, remaining beef broth, and ketchup to the pressure cooker insert.’, ‘name’: ‘Add dried thyme, oxtails, remaining beef broth, and ketchup to the pressure cooker insert.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-oxtails/#wprm-recipe-6637-step-0-4’}
  6. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Press “Cancel” on your Instant Pot. Cover and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Once timer is done, allow pressure cooker to naturally release.’, ‘name’: ‘Press “Cancel” on your Instant Pot. Cover and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Once timer is done, allow pressure cooker to naturally release.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-oxtails/#wprm-recipe-6637-step-0-5’}
  7. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Once all pressure has released, open lid and remove oxtails and vegetables, leaving liquid behind. Turn Pressure Cooker on sauté. Once liquid begins to simmer, create a corn starch slurry by combining corn starch and water to a separate bowl. Stir into simmering liquid. Add drained butter beans into pressure cooker and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes, until liquid is slightly thickened and butterbeans are warmed.’, ‘name’: ‘Once all pressure has released, open lid and remove oxtails and vegetables, leaving liquid behind. Turn Pressure Cooker on sauté. Once liquid begins to simmer, create a corn starch slurry by combining corn starch and water to a separate bowl. Stir into simmering liquid. Add drained butter beans into pressure cooker and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes, until liquid is slightly thickened and butterbeans are warmed.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-oxtails/#wprm-recipe-6637-step-0-6’}
  8. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Add oxtails and vegetables back to the pressure cooker. Serve and enjoy :)’, ‘name’: ‘Add oxtails and vegetables back to the pressure cooker. Serve and enjoy :)’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-oxtails/#wprm-recipe-6637-step-0-7’}
  9. {‘@type’: ‘HowToSection’, ‘name’: ‘Slow Cooker Instructions’, ‘itemListElement’: [{‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Prepare the recipe as instructed up until the oxtails need to be browned. Brown oxtail over medium-high heat on the stovetop in a skillet. Once oxtail are browned, deglaze skillet by adding 2 Tbsp of beef broth. Add onions and carrots to skillet and stir until onions have softened. Add these ingredients to the slow cooker as well as all remaining ingredients, except the butter beans. Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or until oxtail is tender. 30 minutes before serving, create a cornstarch slurry by combining corn starch and water to a separate bowl. Stir into slow cooker along with the drained butter beans.’, ‘name’: ‘Prepare the recipe as instructed up until the oxtails need to be browned. Brown oxtail over medium-high heat on the stovetop in a skillet. Once oxtail are browned, deglaze skillet by adding 2 Tbsp of beef broth. Add onions and carrots to skillet and stir until onions have softened. Add these ingredients to the slow cooker as well as all remaining ingredients, except the butter beans. Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or until oxtail is tender. 30 minutes before serving, create a cornstarch slurry by combining corn starch and water to a separate bowl. Stir into slow cooker along with the drained butter beans.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-oxtails/#wprm-recipe-6637-step-1-0’}]}
  10. {‘@type’: ‘HowToSection’, ‘name’: ‘Stove Top Instructions’, ‘itemListElement’: [{‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Follow the instructions above and then rather than placing in a slow cooker or pressure cooker, cook it on the stove on medium low heat for about 3 hours, stirring occasionaly or until oxtails are tender. Add the butter beans when there is about 30 minutes left on the cook time.’, ‘name’: ‘Follow the instructions above and then rather than placing in a slow cooker or pressure cooker, cook it on the stove on medium low heat for about 3 hours, stirring occasionaly or until oxtails are tender. Add the butter beans when there is about 30 minutes left on the cook time.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-oxtails/#wprm-recipe-6637-step-2-0’}]}

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FAQ

How long does it take for oxtails to get tender?

Fill with enough water to cover oxtails and place over high heat. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook oxtails until tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

Do you have to brown oxtails before cooking?

Season the oxtail and let marinate for 6 – 8 hours (if possible) before cooking to infuse flavours into the meat. ‘Brown’ or sear the meat on both sides to ‘lock-in’ the juices and flavour. Cook the oxtails until soft and tender then add another layer of fresh seasonings.

How do you tenderize oxtails before cooking?

Add the oxtails into a large stock pot filled with water and 1 tsp salt, make sure they are submerged. Soak for 1-2 hours. Discard water used for soaking. Return to cooking pot and refill it with 12-15 cups of water, broth, or half and half.

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