How to Make Jamaican Oxtail | Tender & Flavorful!

butter beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and have a similar texture.

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are more affordable and provide a different but flavorful option.

Season the oxtail with chopped onion, scallion, crushed garlic, crushed ginger, beef bouillon, salt, ketchup, Jamaican pimento berries, thyme, and black pepper; mix well to coat the oxtail.

Let the oxtail marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for deeper flavor.

Coat the marinated oxtail with browning sauce for color and flavor.

In a large pot over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil until hot.

Add the oxtail to the pot and brown for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Cover the pot and let the oxtail cook in its own juices for about 15 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce.

Add enough water to cover the oxtail and bring it to a boil.

Reduce heat and let the oxtail simmer for at least 2 hours until tender, checking occasionally.

Add canned butter beans and additional salt if needed; cook for an additional 25 to 30 minutes until the beans soften and the liquid thickens.

Finish by adding scallion and a whole scotch bonnet pepper, cooking until flavors meld.

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