Belizean Oxtails

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using bouillon cubes with water can reduce costs while still adding flavor.

Start by showing the oxtails and discussing their price.

Wash the oxtails with distilled white vinegar and water.

Joe decides not to cut the oxtails into smaller pieces.

Season the oxtails with salt, black pepper, and rub in the ricado.

Prepare to cook by adding olive oil to the pot to grease the bottom.

Heat the pot for about 30 seconds before adding the oxtails.

Brown the oxtails on all sides, turning them as needed.

Joe mentions that the cooking process will take about 2 hours for the meat to become soft.

After about 5 minutes, the oxtails are browned on all sides.

Add raw onions to the pot to sauté them with the oxtails.

Monitor the cooking process to prevent the stove from getting dirty.

Add the marinade to the pot after the onions are sautéed.

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