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Ox Tail Cuban Style

Cultural Context

Originating from Cuba, Rabo Encendido, or Ox Tail Stew, is a beloved dish that showcases the island's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions, it reflects the influence of Spanish and African flavors in Cuban cuisine. The dish is characterized by its tender meat and robust sauce, often served with rice to soak up the delicious juices. Today, variations can be found in many Latin American countries, each adding their unique twist to this hearty stew.

CubanCUmain
180 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
oxtail
2 bottles of Budweiser
cooking wine (1-2 cups)
bell pepper (green, yellow, orange)
onion
garlic
scotch bonnet pepper
oil
bouillon (cube or powder)
complete seasoning
black pepper
tomato paste
fresh thyme
bay leaves
sasson
salt
green plantains

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness while white vinegar provides acidity.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth can lower calories, while bouillon is cost-effective.

1

Cut the oxtail and wash it, trimming excess fat.

2

Place oxtail in a pressure cooker without seasoning to draw out blood.

3

Add 2 bottles of Budweiser and cooking wine (about 1-2 cups) to the pressure cooker.

4

Seal the pressure cooker and bring it to pressure until it starts to scream.

5

While waiting for the pressure cooker, peel green plantains and cut them into 1.5 inch pieces.

6

Soak the plantain pieces in salted water.

7

Prepare to fry the plantains twice for tostones, first until halfway cooked, then smash and fry again.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

pressure cookerfrying panknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Rabo EncendidoCuban Oxtail Stew

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