Name: Authentic Jamaican Oxtail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 4 lbs thick-cut bone-in oxtail chunks (1.8kg); 15 ounce can of butter beans, drained and rinsed (425g); 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 tbsp Browning Sauce (30ml); 4 cups low-sodium beef broth (960ml); 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 4 scallions, chopped; 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper; 2 tsp dried thyme (10g); 1 tbsp allspice berries (15g); Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (30ml); 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (30g); Fresh green thyme sprigs for garnish

Description

A rich and flavorful slow-braised oxtail dish with Caribbean spices, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

4 lbs thick-cut bone-in oxtail chunks (1.8kg)
15 ounce can of butter beans, drained and rinsed (425g)
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 tbsp Browning Sauce (30ml)
4 cups low-sodium beef broth (960ml)
1 large yellow onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 scallions, chopped
1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
2 tsp dried thyme (10g)
1 tbsp allspice berries (15g)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (30ml)
2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (30g)
Fresh green thyme sprigs for garnish

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Instructions

Start by cleaning the oxtail under cold running water. Pat them dry with paper towels.
Season the oxtail pieces generously with salt and black pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Add the oxtail pieces in batches and sear them until they turn a rich brown color.
Remove the oxtail from the pot and set aside on a plate.
Add the chopped onion, garlic, and scallions to the same pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add the diced carrots and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir well.
Pour in the Browning Sauce and slowly add in the beef broth.
Add the dried thyme, allspice berries, and Scotch bonnet pepper into the pot.
Return the seared oxtail pieces to the pot and ensure they are submerged in the broth.
Bring everything to a gentle simmer, cover, and braise for about 150-180 minutes.
Stir in the butter beans and allow everything to simmer together for another 15-20 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper.
Remove the Scotch bonnet pepper before serving.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme, alongside rice and peas or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Don’t rush the browning process. It’s crucial for developing flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 180 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Braising
Cuisine: Jamaican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 60mg