Hey Y’all, I remember growing up oxtails were always cooked in my house because they used to be very inexpensive. They contain a great deal of fat, which makes them tastier and great for a one pot meal. However, once the supermarkets discovered the popularity of oxtails the prices increased.
Now oxtails are seen as a delicacy and they can be quite costly. A pack of two large size and a few small oxtails, are about 15 dollars. You may be able to find them a little cheaper at a meat market. I get majority of my meats from the Military Commissary. Grace doesn’t really eat meat, but Ernest and Jennifer are extreme carnivores. At the the commissary I spent about 40 dollars on oxtails for three adults.
I wanted my oxtails to be tender and flavorful, but not too spicy. Jamaicans are famous for having the best oxtail recipes. I found a great recipe, I added a few things and I also left out a few things in order to make it more my own. This is by far one of the best meals I have ever, ever made and eaten.
Ingredients for an Oxtail Recipe
After washing and drying your oxtails, being sure to keep fresh ingredients separate from raw ingredients, season your oxtails overnight with salt, pepper, cumin, Mexican oregano, and any other spices you prefer. Place the seasoned oxtails in a covered container and refrigerate overnight to fully absorb the seasonings.
Using a Crockpot for an Oxtail Recipe
Once your oxtails have finished braising, you will place them in a crockpot.
Place your oxtails in the crockpot.
Now you will want to use a little bit of the drippings from the braised oxtails. You will use this to sauté your vegetables for about three minutes.
When your onions are translucent and your carrots are fork tender pour them over your oxtails.
Then, pour the 32 ounce box of Beef broth over your oxtails and vegetables.
The oxtails and vegetables will cook on high in the crockpot for about three hours.
After they have cooked in the crockpot for about three hours. I placed the oxtails in a saucepan, in order to drain the excess fat off the gravy. I took a 1/2 cup of gravy and I added 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the gravy in order to thicken it.
Then, I added my thickened gravy to my oxtails in the saucepan.
Then, add 1 cup of frozen Lima beans.
Allow the oxtails and lima beans to cook for about 10-15 minutes on medium heat.
How to Properly Clean Oxtails
Before we begin seasoning and cooking the oxtails, they must be properly cleaned. It’s important to cut and trim as much fat off as possible.
Once you’ve finished cutting/trimming the fat, you’ll place the oxtails in a bowl.
Now, allow the water to run over the oxtails in the sink and pour about two tablespoons of white vinegar over them.
Once you’ve added the vinegar, you will put on gloves and throughly clean the oxtails in the vinegar water. I personally did this two to three times.
After throughly washing the oxtails, place them on paper towel.
After the oxtails have dried put them in a bowl.
Then, you’re going to add the following seasonings; 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of All spice, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of meat tenderizer, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of Goya Adobo all-purpose seasoning, 1 tablespoon of browning sauce, and 1 tablespoon of crusted red pepper flakes.
While you’re wearing plastic gloves, you will want to use your hands to ensure that every single oxtail is seasoned.
Then, you will place your oxtails in a freezer bag and allow them to marinate in the bag for about 45 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
(There’s no specific reason for this timeframe, I just needed to clean up..lol!)
First, you will need to peel two carrots and then you will chop them into smaller pieces. Once you’re finished put the chopped carrots into a small bowl.
After, you’ve chopped your carrots, wash, and peel your onion. Chop your onion and then put it aside.
HOW TO CLEAN OXTAIL!!!!!!
FAQ
How do you clean oxtails before cooking them?
What should I marinate my oxtails in?
How long do you soak oxtails in vinegar before?
How do you clean oxtails?
Oxtails are a delicious but often overlooked cut of meat. They can be a little tricky to clean, but it’s worth it to get those succulent, fall-off-the-bone bites. Here’s how to do it: 1. Cut off the tough connective tissue on the end of the oxtail with a sharp knife. 2. Cut off any excess fat or meat from the bone. 3.
How do you season oxtails?
Thoroughly rub the seasoning into the oxtails by hand or using a large fork or wooden spoon. Prepare (cut) the fresh seasoning (onion, garlic, ginger, thyme, tomato, scotch bonnet pepper, bell pepper, scallion, and pimento seeds) then divide them into half. Add half the portion of the fresh herbs and spices to the oxtails and rub in well.
How do you make oxtail seasoning?
Make Oxtail Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, pepper, seasoned salt, granulated garlic, granulated onion, lemon pepper, ground white pepper, Italian seasoning, and Sazón. Stir all the ingredients together until well combined. Season oxtails with 2 tablespoons seasoning mixture.
Can you soak oxtail before cooking?
Many people are curious if they can soak oxtail overnight before cooking it. The answer is yes, you can soak oxtail overnight. Soaking the oxtail overnight will help to soften the meat and make it easier to cook. It will also help to remove some of the fat and make the meat more tender. Should oxtails be washed before cooking?