Authentic Jamaican Oxtails
This dish features rich and tender oxtails, slow-cooked in a blend of spices and sauces that capture the essence of Caribbean cuisine. Perfect for a hearty meal, it's sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 3 lbs oxtail
- 4 cups hot water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 medium white onion
- 3 scallions
- 6 garlic cloves chopped
- 10 sprigs thyme
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoon jerk seasoning optional
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons browning sauce
- 3 tablespoons recaito or Caribbean green seasoning
- 1 can butter beans
Instructions
- Begin by seasoning the cleaned oxtails with adobo, cayenne pepper, and chopped garlic. For extra heat, consider adding jerk seasoning.
- Drizzle the green seasoning over the oxtails, incorporating two tablespoons of browning sauce in the mixture. Ensure everything is evenly combined.
- Finely chop and add all the vegetables to the oxtail mixture, stirring well. Add one more tablespoon of browning sauce for richness.
- Cover the oxtail blend and allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or ideally, overnight.
- In a pot, warm some olive oil and brown the oxtails on low heat, turning them for an even golden color.
- After browning, increase the heat slightly, then pour in approximately 4 cups of hot water along with the previously set aside vegetables. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Cover the pot and allow the oxtails to simmer for around 1 hour.
- After simmering, combine the soy sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar in a bowl. Pour this sauce over the oxtails and cover the pot again. Let it cook for another 15 minutes.
- Finally, add the butter beans, stirring gently to combine. Cook for another 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your dish!