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Stew Oxtail

Stew Oxtail

Create a hearty stew oxtail that showcases the depth of Caribbean flavors you can achieve with slow cooking techniques.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Author: baidawi

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ lbs oxtail
  • 2 cups lentils soaked
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp all spice
  • 6 grains clove
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tbsp roucou
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 pimentos chopped
  • 4 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper
  • salt & black pepper to taste
  • 6 ½ cups water

Instructions

  • Add brown sugar to a pot and caramelize making sure to keep stirring the sugar
  • Add oxtail to the pot as soon as caramelized sugar goes from light brown to dark brown then toss until all pieces are coated
  • Add spices and aromatics, season with salt & black pepper then combine well
  • Cover the pot and allow oxtail to cook for 8 to 10 minutes on low heat
  • Add roucou, bay leaves, scotch bonnet pepper and 4 cups of water
  • Cover and allow to come to a boil then reduce to low heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours
  • Add lentil peas and 2 1/2 cups of water
  • Cover and bring to a boil on high heat then reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes
  • Finish with chopped celery leaves
  • Serve & Enjoy

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