Description
Indulge in the rich, flavorful taste of this Authentic Jamaican Oxtail Recipe. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is a true taste of the Caribbean.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 lbs oxtail, cleaned and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
- 1 large onion, chopped
Marinade:
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 2 teaspoons dried thyme)
- 1 tablespoon allspice (pimento)
- 2 tablespoons browning sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups beef broth (or water)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for browning
Instructions
- Clean and Season: Clean the oxtail with vinegar and water, then pat dry. Season oxtail with salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, onion, scallions, thyme, allspice, soy sauce, and browning sauce. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Brown Oxtail: In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown oxtail pieces in batches until deeply caramelized. Set aside.
- Sauté and Simmer: Sauté remaining onions, garlic, and scallions in the same pot. Return oxtail to pot. Add ketchup, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, and beef broth to cover the meat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 2–2.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Finish Cooking: Once tender, add carrots and butter beans. Simmer uncovered for another 20–30 minutes until the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning to taste. Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, leave the scotch bonnet pepper whole but pierced to release flavor without making the dish too spicy.
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together, so consider making it ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Jamaican Oxtail, Oxtail Recipe, Caribbean Cuisine, Slow-Cooked Oxtail
