Jamaican Oxtail Recipe
A rich and flavorful Jamaican oxtail recipe, slow-cooked to perfection. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs oxtail Cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup scotch bonnet pepper finely chopped (optional)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season oxtail generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the oxtail pieces over medium-high heat. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Stir in allspice, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute.
- Return oxtail to the pot. Add beef broth, water, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours, or until oxtail is very tender.
Notes
Serve hot with rice and peas.