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Jamaican Style Oxtails

Cultural Context

Originating from the Caribbean, Jamaican oxtails reflect the island's rich culinary heritage, combining African, Spanish, and British influences. Traditionally a dish for special occasions, oxtails are slow-cooked to create a rich, flavorful stew, often served with rice and peas. Today, this beloved dish has gained popularity beyond Jamaica, with variations appearing in many Caribbean and soul food cuisines.

JamaicanJMmain
180 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 lbs oxtails
1 lime
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons oxtail seasoning
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon sassoon
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 cup bell peppers
2 cups tomatoes
1 large white sweet onion
2 cups carrots
3 cloves minced garlic

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

oxtails

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: pork shank

Pork shank provides a similar texture at a lower cost.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining similar flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth reduces calories while adding flavor.

1

Trim excess skin and fat from oxtails.

2

Clean oxtails with lemon, vinegar, and salt.

3

Season oxtails with oxtail seasoning, fresh ginger, granulated garlic, sassoon, Worcestershire sauce, chicken bouillon cube, and molasses.

4

Massage seasoning into oxtails and marinate in the fridge for 24-48 hours.

5

Heat vegetable oil in a pressure cooker and add brown sugar to caramelize.

6

Brown oxtails in the caramelized sugar until coated on all sides.

7

Add chopped bell peppers, tomatoes, white sweet onions, and carrots to the pressure cooker.

8

Add minced garlic and water to the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Oxtail StewJamaican Oxtails

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