The Best Braised Oxtails I have Ever Tried - Beef Oxtail Recipe - One Pot Recipe

oxtails

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: pork shanks

Pork shanks are often less expensive and can provide a similar texture.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth can be healthier and more flavorful.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Season the oxtails with a pepper blend of 60% pepper and 40% salt.

Rinse the oxtails in a bowl.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Brown the oxtails on all sides, then remove and set aside.

In the same pot, add sliced garlic, ginger, and jalapenos; sauté for about 1-1.5 minutes.

Add sliced orange peel, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and Chinese cooking wine to the pot; stir and bring to a simmer.

Return the browned oxtails to the pot and add enough water to cover them.

Cover the pot and place it in the oven for 2 hours.

After 2 hours, flip the oxtails over and cover again; return to the oven for an additional 2 hours.

Cooking Techniques

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