Jamaican Oxtail Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Oxtail

1. Rinse the oxtail pieces under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. Season the oxtail generously with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Brown the Oxtail

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add the oxtail pieces in batches and brown them on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the browned oxtail from the pot and set aside.

Step 3: Sauté Aromatics

1. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
2. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 4: Add Liquid and Seasonings

1. Return the browned oxtail to the pot.
2. Pour in the beef broth and water.
3. Add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, allspice berries, and Scotch bonnet pepper (if using).
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the oxtail is tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 5: Add Vegetables

1. Once the oxtail is tender, add the diced carrots and potatoes to the pot.
2. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

Step 6: Serve

1. Remove the pot from the heat.
2. Garnish the Jamaican Oxtail with chopped green onions and fresh parsley.
3. Serve hot over rice or with Jamaican rice and peas.

Enjoy your delicious Jamaican Oxtail!