Jamaican Oxtail: A Taste of Tradition
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Jamaican oxtail is the ultimate comfort food—rich, flavorful, and steeped in tradition. If you grew up in Jamaica, this dish was a Sunday staple, bringing family and friends together around the dinner table. Braised to tender perfection and infused with bold, aromatic spices, Jamaican oxtail is all about slow-cooked goodness and irresistible flavors and this recipe uses Thalia's pimento cooking oil to add the rich, authentic flavor of Jamaican spices.
Whether you're new to this dish or looking to recreate the authentic taste of Jamaica at home, this recipe will guide you every step of the way.
Pair it with rice and peas, pasta or creamy mashed potatoes, and you'll see why Jamaican oxtail is a favorite not just in the Caribbean but all over the world. Let's dive into this hearty, soul-warming dish that’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
Ingredients
2 lbs oxtail (chopped into 3cm chunks)
2 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
1 cup butter bean
1 tsp browning
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 onion (chopped)
1/2 scotch bonnet pepper
1/2 green bell pepper
4 stalks escallion
4 sprigs thyme
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp ketchup
4 tbsp Thalia’s pimento cooking oil
water (to wash oxtail)
2 tbsp vinegar (to wash oxtail)
Method
1. Wash the oxtail in a small bowl with water and vinegar. Drain off the water.
2. Season the oxtail with all-purpose seasoning, salt, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, browning and 1 tablespoon Thalia’s pimento cooking oil. Mix well. (If possible, marinate for 1 hour)
3. Add 3 tablespoons Thalia’s pimento cooking oil and brown sugar to a pressure cooker pot over high heat.
4. Allow the oil to heat and the sugar to melt, then add the oxtail. Sear the meat until all sides are brown.
5. Add 2 1/2 cups water to the pressure cooker, close the pressure cooker lid and cook at high pressure for 30 minutes.
6. After turning off the heat, allow the pressure cooker to cool off then carefully remove the lid. Check that the meat is soft.
7. Place the pot over medium heat, then add the scallion, onion, green pepper, thyme, ketchup and butter bean.
8. Cover the pot with a regular pot cover and cook for another 30 minutes. Serve.
