Jamaican oxtail slow cooker recipe: a delicious and easy to make dish

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Jamaican oxtail is a delicious and filling dish that is perfect for a winter meal. It can be made in a slow cooker, making it easy and convenient. In this blog post, we’re going to show you how to make a Jamaican oxtail slow cooker recipe. This dish is sure to please your taste buds!

Are oxtails

economical? Times have changed and oxtail

is no longer as economical as before. On

days when

oxtail

is really affordable, usually between $4-6 per pound and much cheaper than short ribs with bone if they run out. In those days of yesteryear, oxtail was one of the cheapest cuts of beef you could buy. It was in the same price category as soup bones. It is literally the fleshy, bony tail of a cow.

Using that fleshy, bony tail of a cow is an African-American culinary tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation in times when every part was used so that nothing could go to waste. Unfortunately, this also meant that it became more expensive over time as people began to recognize its value and quality, let’s face it: once something is considered “gourmet”, the price always increases.

I’ll let you know that this slow pot oxtail recipe used about $25 of oxtail.

So, that would mean this would be a great recipe for those special occasions rather than a batch of your weekly home-cooked meal.

If you wanted to make this oxtail recipe cheaper? Look into the bones of the soup. That should only cost you $8-10, but you’ll notice a slight difference in texture, as there seems to be very little meat in a soup bone. Check with the beef guy at your local supermarket before trying to make this easy recipe for beef stew with ground beef, chicken or other meat. It will alter the sauce you are creating for this dish during the cooking time. Your dinner simply won’t be the same.

This recipe is Jamaican

OK – I know you could probably tell the whole thing about the Jamaican oxtail slow cooker recipe. This recipe is not from the UK, China or South Africa.

Jamaicans know oxtail. They love our stewed oxtail, curry, browned and then simmered in a sauce of carrots, white beans, onions and Scottish peppers. Attribute it to supply chain problems, we use habanero instead of the elusive (in our area) Scotch pepper.

Can oxtails be cooked in a slow cooker?

yes! Here’s the beauty of a slow cooker: time. It gives you the time to not only soften the meat to the point that it literally falls out of the bone, but you also get that rich bone broth at the same time.

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We wrote all about cooking healthy meals in the

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Without

Wine

This recipe would not pair well with wine. Now, if it were a slow cooker dish from the French oxtail recipe, that might be different, as I’m sure they would use red wine. It just doesn’t work with the Jamaican flavors we were looking for. Knowing the French, they would also add bay leaves… But that could be a dish for another day.

Can you make a Jamaican oxtail slow cooker recipe in the instant cooker?

Yes, I would simply use the slow cooker setting. However, I would avoid using my air fryer as this does not translate well into air fryer recipes.

Can you cook oxtails in a slow cooker?

Yes! Here’s the beauty of a slow cooker: time. It gives you the time to not only soften the meat to the point that it literally falls out of the bone, but you also get that rich bone broth at the same time.

How long does it take to cook oxtails?

Bulltails will take about eight hours in a slow cooker over low heat for best results. When do you add other ingredients like us? You might be able to get away with just 6. The trick is a low temperature and slow cooking for best results. That helps the meat literally fall off the bone and you end up with a good oxtail sauce.

I truly believe that slow cooker oxtails are the way to go.

What do you use with Jamaican oxtail?

It really may be a one-pot meal, but if you’re inclined to add to the plate, or even want to stretch it a bit for a crowd? We suggest serving it with traditional favorites like fried plantains and yellow rice.

How is leftover oxtail stew stored?

If you have any leftover Jamaican oxtail stew, simply place it in an airtight container and then it can be stored in the fridge for up to four days. We do not recommend freezing this dish, as it will affect the taste and texture.

Reheat the Jamaican oxtail over low heat on the stove until warmed up.

Jamaican oxtail soup or stew recipe

While it’s so close to a traditional Jamaican dish, I’m not sure if you’d find it in a Jamaican restaurant. It would be very expensive.

What you need to make our Jamaican oxtail slow cooker recipe:

Jamaican

oxtail slow cooker recipe” /> 2 1/2 pounds of tender oxtail

• – for us that was around 10 pieces of oxtail

1/4 cup

• white vinegar 1/4 cup
• brown sugar

1 tablespoon soy sauce 1

• tablespoon
• Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon

• ground allspice

1

• teaspoon dried thyme 1
• can white beans, drained: butter beans, lima beans, or northern beans would work well. Just think about beans.
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1

• large white onion

, chopped

• 4 green onions

, chopped 1

• tablespoon garlic

, chopped

• 2 carrots

, chopped 1

• habanero pepper, seeds out, chopped – any hot pepper would serve in a pinch.

1 cup beef broth or beef broth

• – honestly, you do NOT need any more cups of beef broth!

1 tablespoon

• ketchup or tomato paste

1 tablespoon

• cornstarch + 1 tablespoon

Water Slow cooker instructions:

Rinse oxtails in vinegar and water, then dry them with paper towels.

In a shallow dish, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, allspice, and thyme to make your oxtail seasoning.

Roll the oxtails into the

mixture, cover all sides, and then place the oxtails at the base of your slow cooker.

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In a skillet over medium-high heat sauté onion, green onion, carrots, garlic and habanero in vegetable oil until

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Add the broth and tomato sauce and then pour over the oxtails that are in your slow cooker

.

Cover and simmer for 6-8 hours until oxtail meat falls off the bone.

Remove the oxtails from the pot and set aside

.

30 minutes before the cooking time ends, mix the cornstarch and water to form a suspension and stir in the pot along with the white beans. This will help thicken your broth.

Return the oxtails and cook for the last 30 minutes.

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