dinner · gluten-free · dairy-free
Brown-sugar braised oxtail with green seasoning
Oxtail rubbed with toasted warm spices, seared in caramelized brown sugar and braised in a dark, rich gravy with Caribbean green seasoning.
- Time
- 240min
- Steps
- 6
Ingredients
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Method
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1
Season the oxtail with the salt and toasted ground spices. Ideally leave overnight in the fridge.
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2
Green seasoning: blend the scallions, cilantro, thyme leaves, ginger, garlic and Scotch bonnet with a splash of water to a coarse paste.
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3
Heat the oil and brown sugar in a Dutch oven until the sugar melts and darkens without burning. Add the oxtail in batches and brown deeply on all sides.
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4
Return all the meat, stir in the green seasoning for 3 minutes, then the tomato paste for 2 minutes.
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5
Add the stock to just cover, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer very gently for 3-3.5 hours until the meat falls from the bone.
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6
Skim the fat, add the butter beans if using, and reduce uncovered until the gravy is dark and coats a spoon. Serve with rice and peas.
