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Stewed Oxtail

Cultural Context

Stewed oxtail is a beloved dish in Jamaica, often served at family gatherings and special occasions. The dish showcases the rich flavors of slow-cooked meat, combined with aromatic spices and vegetables. Traditionally, oxtail was considered a less desirable cut, but it has become a culinary treasure, enjoyed in various forms across the Caribbean and beyond. Today, stewed oxtail is celebrated for its comforting, hearty nature and is often paired with rice and peas, making it a staple in Jamaican cuisine.

JamaicanJMmain
180 min
hard
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs oxtail
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 large onion
2 scallions
2 stalks celery
4 cups water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Beef shank is leaner and chicken thighs are more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium and liquid aminos are often cheaper.

1

Pre-cook the oxtail by boiling it with salt in a pressure cooker until tender.

2

Add black pepper, brown sugar, and soy sauce to the oxtail.

3

Mix the ingredients together.

4

Add ketchup instead of tomato paste.

5

Add chopped onion and scallions to the pot.

6

Add celery to the mixture.

7

Heat on medium and fry for about 3 to 5 minutes.

8

Add water to the pot and cover it.

9

Let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes with the cover on.

10

Taste the sauce and adjust salt as needed.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Oxtail StewJamaican Oxtail

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