Braised Oxtail Recipe
- 6 lb oxtails cut 1" pcs
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil - (not extra virgin)
- 3 c. medium-diced onions
- 1 c. sliced scallion
- 1/2 c. sliced garlic
- 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
- 8 sprg thyme Water as needed
- 1 1/2 tsp whole cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp whole allspice
- 2 c. minced seeded tomatoes
- 1 1/2 c. minced red peppers Salt to taste
- 1 x Scotch Bonnet pepper seeded and minced
- Toss the first seven ingredients together in a large bowl, cover, and chill overnight.
- Take oxtails out of marinade and reserve onion mix.
- In a heavy-bottom braiser over medium-high heat, brown both sides of oxtail in batches in extra virgin olive oil, drain excess oil leaving just sufficient to saute/fry onion mix and thyme.
- After the onions and thyme are sauteed return oxtails to braiser and add in sufficient water to cover 1/4 of the oxtails.
- Allow the liquid to come to a simmer.
- Put cloves and allspice into a sachet or possibly tie in a cheesecloth, and submerge in liquid.
- Season with salt, cover, and put into a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour.
- Then add in tomatoes, red and Scotch Bonnet peppers.
- Stir well and return pot to the oven for half an hour or possibly till oxtails are tender.
- Check to see if additional water is needed during braising process.
- Seasoning with more salt is recommended when finished.
- This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings.
extra virgin olive oil, onions, scallion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, thyme, cloves, allspice, tomatoes, red peppers, scotch
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/braised-oxtail-90651 (may not work)