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Flavorful jerk oxtail dish with garnish

Jerk Oxtail Recipe

Tired of the same old recipes? Our Jamaican-inspired jerk oxtail recipe is a game-changer. Bold, flavorful, and impossible to resist.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 6 people
Calories 966 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Pan with lid cover
  • Spatula
  • Paper towels
  • Airtight container

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 tbsp. browning sauce
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 2 tbsp. jerk seasoning
  • 3 tbsp. medium garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp. pimento
  • 16 oz. can of butter beans
  • 1 tbsp. black pepper
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3 ½ lb. oxtail
  • 1 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp. ginger
  • 3 stems thyme
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. adobo
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 pc. scotch bonnet pepper
  • 2 tbsp. honey BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup sweet pepper
  • 1 tbsp. green seasoning
  • 2 tbsp. complete seasoning
  • Lemon as needed

Instructions
 

  • Use lemon and water to wash the oxtail then soak it for 10 min. Wash the oxtail again with cool water.
  • Use dry seasoning (onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, browning) to season the oxtail and let it sit for 30 min.
  • Heat some oil in a pan, and cook the garlic cloves and pimento until brown.
  • Drain the excess oil from the oxtail and dry down with a paper towel.
  • Boil the oxtail for three hours in the same pan, adding the green seasoning, water (or as required), minced garlic, ketchup, sweet pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, and ginger. Mix the seasonings in and then cover the pan with the lid.

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Notes

  • Use fresh and high-quality oxtail to have an elevated taste.
 
  • For more taste, marinade the oxtail overnight.
 
  • Serve the jerk oxtail with rice and pear, or with any of your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Jerk Oxtail Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
966
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
46
g
71
%
Saturated Fat
 
15
g
94
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
23
g
Cholesterol
 
291
mg
97
%
Sodium
 
1944
mg
85
%
Potassium
 
794
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
48
g
16
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
20
g
22
%
Protein
 
90
g
180
%
Vitamin A
 
2384
IU
48
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
188
mg
19
%
Iron
 
15
mg
83
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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