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Jamaican Oxtail Stew (Plus Video)

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Author: Imma Published:3/17/2022Updated:3/17/2022
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Jamaican Oxtail Stew is out-of-this-world delicious oxtails braised with butter beans in a flavorful deep gravy spiced up with allspice, thyme, curry, Scotch bonnet pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and browning sauce. It’s fall-off-the-bone tender and a must-have on your fall and winter rotation!

Jamaican oxtail stew with butter beans in a skillet

If there is one Jamaican dish that is all-out famous and a favorite of many, this Jamaican Oxtail Stew with butter beans surely bags the top spot. Most people, including myself, truly love this exquisite dish. In fact, it has gotten me in trouble plenty of times. 

I used to work not too far from a Jamaican restaurant and would order it 3-4 times a week. Let’s just say that ordering it that often wasn’t good for my wallet or my waistline. But I can certainly tell you my belly was purring with pure joy!

Contents…

Recipe Ingredients
How to Make
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
Serving and Storing
FAQs
What to Serve
More Jamaican Recipes You’ll Love
Watch How to Make It

What is an Oxtail?

a bowl of Jamaican oxtail stew with a Scotch bonnet on the side

I know in the U.S., oxtails don’t get as much love as other cuts of meat, but they should. So you go ahead and put it on your food bucket list and try it at least once. Furthermore, it’s so finger-licking good you’re going to want to nibble the bone and beat yourself up for not trying it sooner.

Getting to the nitty-gritty—oxtails are skinned cows’ tails.

The butcher usually cuts them into sections for easier handling. And oxtail is good for you because it has lots of marrow and collagen, making it great for soups, stocks, and braises.

At one point, oxtail was a staple for underprivileged families due to its high-fat content, longer cooking time, and low price. But as the years passed, it turned into a gourmet dish, and prices skyrocketed, so I usually stock up on them if they’re on sale.

What Goes in Jamaican Oxtail Stew

spices and seasonings for the oxtail meat

Just two words sum up this oxtail recipe – soul-satisfying! It has become an indisputable favorite for many of my readers and me. In fact, it is one of the most raved recipes here on the blog.

If you’re still on the fence, please take the time to read the lovely reviews below, and you’ll see what I’m talking about.

For this incredibly delicious and easy Jamaican Oxtail Stew, you’ll need the following below:

  • Oxtails – If the star of this show isn’t in your local supermarket (try asking someone in the meat department), check out an ethnic market or your local butcher at a specialty meat shop. Beef neck bones or shank is the next best option. I’ve also tweaked this recipe a bit by seasoning first the oxtail meat with bouillon powder, garlic, green onions, thyme, salt, and pepper before browning them.
Jamaican oxtail stew ingredients
  • Seasonings – Onion, garlic, thyme, curry, beeef bouillon, ketchup or tomato paste, Scotch bonnet pepper or habanero, allspice (pimento seeds), Worcestershire sauce, and homemade curry powder all contribute to a super delicious flavor explosion. Feel free to adjust these beauties to your taste. You can even leave out the hot ones for a kid-friendly version.
  • Butter Beans – Also called lima beans, they’re soft and melt-in-your-mouth for a soul-satisfying crowd-pleaser. You can swap them out with any large white beans, like cannellini or Great Northern beans.
  • Browning Sauce – This ingredient is a color-enhancer and totally optional. It’s basically browned sugar, so it balances any tartness leftover from the tomato paste and adds the gorgeous chocolate brown color. Leave it out if you’re avoiding sugar.

How to Make Jamaican Oxtail Stew

seasoning and browning the oxtail meat first
  1. Rub the oxtail with salt, pepper, minced garlic, thyme, bouillon powder, and green onions. Tightly cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. When ready to cook, remove from the fridge and shake off any visible onions or herbs from the oxtail meat. Set aside. (See notes 1) (Photos 1-3)
  2. Brown the meat. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat until hot, and then saute the oxtail, frequently stirring while scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pot until the oxtail pieces are browned. If desired, drain the oil, leaving 2-3 tablespoons. (Photo 4)
how to make Jamaican oxtail stew
  1. Seasonings – Add onions, garlic, thyme, pimento seeds, or allspice, then stir for about a minute. Throw in the browned oxtails, followed by Worcestershire sauce, browning sauce, tomato paste, bouillon powder, curry powder, green onions, and stir for another minute. (Photos 5-8)
  2. Pour in Water – Then add about 4-6 cups of water; it’s best to start with 4 cups, then add as needed. (Photo 9)
  3. Cook it Low and Slow – Bring to a boil and simmer until tender (depending on the oxtail size) for about 2-3 hours (4-5 hours at high altitude), occasionally stirring, so it doesn’t stick to the pan. (Photo 10)
  4. Add the Beans – About 20-30 minutes before removing it from the heat, add the broad beans and scotch bonnet pepper. Adjust the thickness of soup with water or stock. (Photo 11)
  5. Final Touch – Simmer 2-30 minutes, and adjust salt to taste. (Photo 12)

Recipe Variations

More Veggies Please – Want some extra veggies in this braised oxtail? Feel free! Here are what some of our readers here have added:

  • Carrots
  • Potatoes
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Corn
  • Mushrooms
  • Mustard green (added at the last 20 minutes of cooking)
  • Stewed tomatoes (at the end together with broad bean

Jamaican Chicken Stew – If you want to replace the beef with chicken, reduce the cooking time to half an hour, then add the broad beans and cook for another half hour.

Tips and Tricks

  1. I like these guys with something to bite into and love nibbling the bones – a cultural thing. However, you can ask the butcher to cut them into medium pieces, let the stew cool, and then remove the meat from the bones. Save the bones for bone broth and put the boneless beef back in the pot, reheat, and serve.
  2. Asking the butcher to cut them into smaller pieces reduces cooking time. Just make sure you pick out the ones with less visible fat.
  3. Oxtail needs low heat and lots of time to get tender. Cook them on a llloooww simmer, and if they still seem a little tough after three hours, just give them more time. The meat should be practically falling off the bone. 

Make-Ahead Instructions

Stews are great for making ahead. After the stew is done, let it cool, then keep it in the fridge for a day or two. Or you can freeze stew for up to three months.

Serving and Storage

Serve – This Jamaican oxtail stew is oh so good, steaming hot in a big bowl over rice or mashed potatoes.

Store leftovers for three or four days in an airtight container in the fridge or three months in the freezer.

Reheat – Thaw the oxtail stew overnight in the fridge if frozen, then reheat in a saucepan on low until heated through.

a close-up shot of Jamaican oxtail stew with beans in a white bowl

FAQs

Can you cook oxtails in a slow cooker?

Yes, you can! Simply follow the instructions as described in the recipe box. Then reduce the water to about 2-3 cups and add to the slow cooker. Slow cook for about 5 hours or more, depending on the oxtail size and preference, until tender.

How long do oxtails take to cook?

Oxtails are great for braising and require a long cooking time — usually about 2-3 hours (4-5 hours at high altitude). Slow cooking breaks down the connective tissue, rendering it fall-off-the-bone tender and fabulicious. 

Can You Cook Oxtail Stew in a Pressure Cooker?

Although I haven’t personally tried making this recipe in a pressure cooker, our beautiful readers took their time to leave some instructions on cooking oxtail stew in a pressure cooker.
1. Start with the “Saute” setting for the first three steps in the recipe box and carefully brown the oxtail pieces on both sides – about 2-3 minutes per side. 
2. Remove the oxtail and saute the onions, green onions, garlic, thyme, allspice, Worcestershire, and smoked paprika, stirring for about a minute. 
3. Next, throw in the Scotch bonnet pepper, tomato paste, bouillon, and curry powder, stir for another minute.
4. Return the browned oxtails and deglaze your pressure cooker with water or stock and switch to pressure cook for 40-45 minutes, depending on the size of the oxtails. Lastly, add the beans and continue simmering them for about 5-10 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the butter beans are warmed.

What to Serve with Jamaican Oxtail Stew

This stew is the perfect entree for the following sides.

  • Caribbean Rice and Beans 
  • Coconut Rice
  • Cornmeal Coo Coo
  • Grits Recipe
  • Jamaican Pigeon Peas and Rice
  • Skillet Cornbread

More Jamaican Recipes You’ll Love

Want to try more scrumptious Jamaican recipes? You’re in for a treat with these!

  • Jamaican Jerk Chicken
  • Cornmeal Porridge
  • Slow Cooker Jamaican Beef Stew
  • Easy Jamaican Curry Chicken 
  • Easter Spice Bun
  • Jamaican Beef Patty or Meat Pies

Conclusion

Jamaican oxtail stew with butter beans is the ultimate Caribbean comfort food. When you put the first bite in your mouth, you’ll understand why. Let me know how it goes for you in the comments below. Enjoy!

Jamaican oxtail stew served with Caribbean rice and beans

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This post was first published in November 2015 and has been updated with a video, additional write-up, new recipe, and fresh photos.

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Jamaican Oxtail Stew

Jamaican Oxtail Stew is out-of-this-world delicious oxtails braised with butter beans in a flavorful deep gravy spiced up with allspice, thyme, curry, Scotch bonnet pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and browning sauce. It’s fall-off-the-bone tender and a must-have on your fall and winter rotation!
4.60 from 10 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 2 hrs
Total: 2 hrs 10 mins
Jamaican
Servings 6

Ingredients

Oxtail Seasoning

  • 2-4 pounds (907-1814 g) oxtail, cut up medium pieces
  • salt as needed
  • 1-2 teaspoons (2-4 g) white or black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons (2 g) fresh thyme
  • 1-2 teaspoons (2-4 g) bouillon powder
  • 2 green onions, diced

Jamaican Oxtail Stew

  • 2-3 tablespoons (28-42 ml) cooking oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons (2 g) fresh thyme, chopped
  • 5-6 whole pimento seeds (allspice)
  • 1 tablespoon (17 g) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 g) browning sauce (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) tomato paste (or ketchup)
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) beef bouillon powder or cube (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) curry, or more to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 4-6 cups (960-1440 ml) water
  • 1 15-ounce can butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 whole Scotch bonnet peppe or habanero pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Rub the oxtail with salt, pepper, minced garlic, thyme, bouillon powder, and green onions. Tightly cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. When ready to cook, remove from the fridge and shake off any visible onions or herbs from the oxtail meat. Set aside. (See notes 1)
  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat until hot, and then saute the oxtail, frequently stirring while scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pot until the oxtail pieces are browned. If desired, drain the oil, leaving 2-3 tablespoons.
  • Add onions, garlic, thyme, pimento seeds, or allspice, then stir for about a minute. Throw in the browned oxtails, followed by Worcestershire sauce, browning sauce, tomato paste, bouillon powder, curry powder, green onions, and stir for another minute.
  • Then add about 4-6 cups of water; it's best to start with 4 cups, then add as needed.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer until tender (depending on the oxtail size) for about 2-3 hours (4-5 hours at high altitude), occasionally stirring, so it doesn't stick to the pan.
  • About 20-30 minutes before removing it from the heat, add the broad beans and scotch bonnet pepper. Adjust the thickness of soup with water or stock.
  • Simmer 20-30 minutes, and adjust salt to taste.

Tips & Notes:

  1. If you don’t have that much time, you can skip marinating the oxtail meat or simply just season it with salt and pepper. (as seen in the video). Feel free to add 1/2 teaspoon of paprika when making the stew for added smokey peppery taste.)
  2. If you don’t have browning sauce on hand, just leave it out completely. 
  3. I like these guys with something to bite into and love nibbling the bones – a cultural thing. However, you can ask the butcher to cut them into medium pieces, let the stew cool, and then remove the meat from the bones. Save the bones for bone broth and put the boneless beef back in the pot, reheat, and serve.
  4. Asking the butcher to cut them into smaller pieces reduces cooking time. Just make sure you pick out the ones with less visible fat.
  5. Oxtail needs low heat and lots of time to get tender. Cook them on a loooww simmer, and if they still seem a little tough after three hours, just give them more time. The meat should be practically falling off the bone. 
  6. To thicken the gravy, add a few slices of potatoes and let it cook longer. It usually just thickens up if you cook it longer. With that said, one of our readers has used corn starch slurry towards the end with good results.
  7. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
 

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 200g| Calories: 470kcal (24%)| Carbohydrates: 14g (5%)| Protein: 50g (100%)| Fat: 22g (34%)| Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)| Cholesterol: 166mg (55%)| Sodium: 800mg (35%)| Potassium: 243mg (7%)| Fiber: 4g (17%)| Sugar: 1g (1%)| Vitamin A: 195IU (4%)| Vitamin C: 6.3mg (8%)| Calcium: 57mg (6%)| Iron: 7.8mg (43%)
Author: Imma
Course: Main
Cuisine: Jamaican
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  1. Amber says

    Posted on 11/14 at 8:50AM

    5 stars
    I absolutely love oxtail and enjoy making it. I am known for my oxtails:) I found your site when googling to see if I forgot an ingredient. Amazing site, BTW. You photos are lovely. I am thinking of doing a food blog and I want to incorporate recipes and various restaurants while I travel which is often. I hope my blog would be this nice.

    I never realized that the browning sauce is what gives it the dark and rich color. So that was certainly a good tip. I added the green onions which I normally don’t do. I had a habernaro pepper. I didn’t add the curry but will try that next time, I am sure that gives it a nice kick. I use a pressure cooker and it still takes hours, lol. I use beef broth instead of water and I suppose I am only using one can (I think in the past I used to use more). Didn’t use the tomato paste. I used fresh tomatoes. Next time I will try your recipe exactly as you have it.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/14 at 6:33PM

      Hi Amber! Am sure you are going to do just fine. Am surprise to hear your oxtail takes that long in the pressure cooker. Mine takes about 15 minutes tops . From when the pressure kicks in. Do let me know how it works out for you. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.

      Reply
  2. Jerry adams says

    Posted on 10/10 at 6:42PM

    5 stars
    I made this tonight, but in my usual fashion, i changed it up alot. I added a 1/4 teaspoon of cumin, bumped the tomato sauce up to 6 oz.. Added 2 dashes of red hot sauce. Changed the pepper from a scottish bonnet, to a jalapeño. I was scared it’d be too hot, and my family wouldn’t eat it. My oxtails were precut, and too big, so i added 8 cups of water vs the 6. This immediately turned this from a stew, to more of a soup. My onions were of the medium variety, so i put 3 into the dish. Halfway through the cooking, I started thinking of the history of stews, and how they were considered “poor people” food (we ate a lot of stew as I was growing up FYI), so i decided to add 4 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch squares. Ive always loved curry, and potatoes, and im glad i added them. This dish turned out to be amazing. Although i strayed from your original recipe, i want to thank you for the original idea. Its now my families favorite dish.

    Reply
    • Jerry adams says

      Posted on 10/10 at 6:49PM

      Sorry. I meant to expand on the “poor people food” comment. Stew was always something we would have, and my mom would throw in leftovers. She was always trying to find ways of using our leftovers in new ways, and stretching our household food budget. She had learned this from her mother, who grew up in oklahoma during the dust bowl era. There are soooo many stew recipes, and most i believe originated from similar circumstances. Again, loved the dish, and thank you again

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 10/11 at 12:21PM

        It definitely is was looked upon as a “poor’s man food”. I don’t think so anymore. To me, nothing is as Comforting and Rich as oxtail ! “Rich Man’s Food ” doesn’t even come close! In my humble opinion. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Happy Cooking!!!

  3. Vanessa says

    Posted on 9/25 at 10:01AM

    5 stars
    I made this a few weeks back and my entire family loved it!! So delicious!! I did let it cook for an extra hour because I love my meat really tender tho. Just made it again today. Oxtails are simmering as we speak. Love this recipe!!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/25 at 10:26AM

      Yay!!! Thanks for taking the time let me know.

      Reply
  4. Debra says

    Posted on 9/18 at 12:20PM

    5 stars
    Oh yeah I didn’t use the measurements you put I’m from NEW ORLEANS WE DONT MEASURE NOTHING!! LOL THANKS AGAIN

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      Posted on 7/23 at 1:28PM

      Your instructions are to the T honey..I followed exactly what you said and whala!!!!! Tasty this is my first time making oxtails..I really appreciate your help.Thankyou so much!!

      Reply
      • imma africanbites says

        Posted on 7/23 at 4:17PM

        Yaaay! Glad it turned out great for you, Nikki! Thanks for dropping by.

  5. Debra says

    Posted on 9/18 at 12:14PM

    5 stars
    I had the pleasure of making this today!!! OMG DELICIOUS AND ITS NOT EVEN DONE YET!! I went to buy the ox tails and who would have ever thought I would run into a Jamaican cook!! I showed him your recipe n he helped me get the items I needed. He didn’t tweak it at all he just told me to get whole tomatoes and add ginger with the curry powder because it wasn’t an original curry. HE ALSO TOLD ME THIS US HIW WE COOK IT WHERE IM FROM THE RECIPE IS GOOD!! I CAN’T WAIT FOR 4:30 TO COME SO I CAN GRUB!! I MADE POTATO SALAD WITH IT!! THANKS FOR GIVING ME A TASTE OF JAMAICA!!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/19 at 8:28AM

      You are WELCOME! Thanks for giving it a try! Next time make my homemade Jamaican curry powder. You going to love it even more.

      Reply
  6. Joe Krasz says

    Posted on 8/1 at 7:45PM

    5 stars
    Just finished a big bowl of this with your Caribbean rice and beans recipe and DAMN was it delicious! Just the right amount of heat to keep me coming back for more, the meat so tender, pulling right off the bone and leaving that glorious sticky feeling on your lips. I can’t wait for the leftovers tomorrow!

    I let it simmer for about 3.5 hours. I did thicken it a touch, took a cup of the broth and made a slurry with 3 tablespoons of flour and simmered for 15 minutes after adding it back to the pot. That was my only tweak. Turned out amazing. This is gonna be a regular dish at my house. Thanks for the great recipe! Much love!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 8/2 at 11:46AM

      My Pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. And so appreciate your detailed feedback. Thanks again Joe.

      Reply
  7. Dan says

    Posted on 7/24 at 9:20AM

    5 stars
    Fantastic recipe.

    Must be tried!!
    Cooking my second large batch now.

    Going to check out your other dishes and make.

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 7/24 at 10:06AM

      My Pleasure !!! Glad you gave it tried . Happy Cooking!!!

      Reply
  8. Dusty Manning says

    Posted on 7/17 at 1:39PM

    Hello,

    I made this, and mine still seemed pretty watery after cooking for almost 3 hours. Should I be boiling it longer before the simmer?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 7/18 at 10:14AM

      You probably have to keep cooking until it thickens up. You may cut down on the liquid next time.

      Reply
  9. Roti Telor says

    Posted on 7/10 at 9:05PM

    5 stars
    I prepared everything in a pan on the stove top. I used your curry powder. Once I had browned everything in the pan, I dumped it all into my slow cooker using 3 cups of water. After 6 hours of cooking on high I still had a lot of gravy left and the flavor was lacking so I transferred everything back to the pan and reduced the liquid. I also had to add another teaspoon of curry power and about half more teaspoon of powdered allspice. It turned out fantastic!

    Going to try again with goat meat.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 7/12 at 8:27PM

      Great Idea to use goat meat! Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback. Really appreciate it.

      Reply
  10. Leslie West says

    Posted on 7/10 at 9:49AM

    4 stars
    This recipe has taught me a few things about complex flavors and how to build them. The aroma in my house was EXTRAA!!! DELISHIOUS smells. Its still cooking right now so im sure its a hit! It’s my boyfreinds favorite thing to eat!!

    Reply
  11. Ronda says

    Posted on 7/7 at 3:40PM

    Hi! Im so glad that I found your page. Im going to give your recipe a good effort! My daughter, my boyfriend and I love oxtails. Your instructions seems simple enough. I’ll be using the crockpot, though. Fingers are crossed, I’ll keep you posted. Saturday is the big day lol

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 7/9 at 5:50AM

      No worries ! You’ll do just fine ronda. It’s really pretty easy to make. Happy Cooking!!!

      Reply
      • Teresa says

        Posted on 5/7 at 5:23PM

        hello Imma, I am enjoying this site but would like more if you have your own cookbook with these wonderful recipes. If so where can I buy it.

      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 5/8 at 11:04AM

        Hello Teresa!
        Cookbook coming soon.. I promise!

  12. Bernadine Brill says

    Posted on 6/12 at 2:17PM

    5 stars
    Just delicious! I”ve always been a fan of oxtail stew and soup. Tried it today and it came out delicious! Didn’t have brown sauce so I browned the oxtail and sauce by heating the oil with 1 -2 tablespoons of sugar could be white or brown sugar until bubbly and dark-brown. That did the trick. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 6/14 at 4:55AM

      Awesome! Thanks for sharing this tip with us Bernadine. Am sure a lot of readers would benefit from this. YOU ROCK!

      Reply
  13. Matti says

    Posted on 5/30 at 1:44PM

    5 stars
    My husband and I decided to do a week of international foods, and this was our dinner for today.
    HOLY SMOKES.
    This was fantastic. We love Jamaica, and will be visiting again in December. This brought Jamaica to us. So amazing.
    Thank you for sharing this

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 5/31 at 9:21AM

      My pleasure! I love Jamaica Too! Have a Safe and Fun Trip !

      Reply
  14. Chiloe says

    Posted on 4/12 at 4:47AM

    5 stars
    Hi. If making this in the slow cooker is there anything that should be changed?
    For the bouillon cube, u didn’t say which flavor does that mean chicken or beef are both fine to use?
    And I haven’t tried any of your recipes yet but I’m too excited about this one (my fiancé’s favorite) and the stewed chicken (my favorite)
    I usually get mine from a Caribbean truck, theirs is ALOT darker is there any thing besides browning that might make theirs so much darker (the stew chicken also)
    I’m so glad I found your recipes I couldn’t keep buying their platters, 20 got two platters when we love it becomes too costly.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/13 at 8:40AM

      Hi Chiloe,

      I totally get it! Making this at home is sooo cost effective and lends itself to customization for your taste buds. Now on to your questions.
      .The only thing I would do differently is cut down the water to about 2 -3 cups and extend cooking time to about 5 hours or more depending on the oxtail size.
      .Yes, browning is what gives it, it’s rich dark color and to a lesser extent Molasses. I have added molasses in place of browning. However, in my humble opinion it didn’t do a good Job like browning sauce would. Hope this helps . Do let me know how it works out for you. Happy Cooking!!!

      Reply
      • Chiloe says

        Posted on 5/25 at 1:28PM

        I made the stewed chicken in the slow cooker and I made it in my pressure cook(I didn’t brown it the same way I did with the slow cooker)
        The slow cooker had better flavor but the pressure cooker was good also (I cooked more meat so I doubled some of the flavors)

        I’m about to make the ox tail for my husband today. I don’t have 5 hours though so I guess stove top will do lol.

        Is there anything I substitute a “scotch bonnet” for? I couldn’t find it in two stores.

      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 5/25 at 1:33PM

        You can sub with any hot pepper. Or just add cayenne pepper to give it a kick. Happy Cooking.

      • Chiloe says

        Posted on 1/10 at 9:51AM

        2 stars
        Hi again. I’ve made your recipe a few times now. Habanero peppers are PERFECT for this. One thing I do differently is, I make the beans in my pressure cooked along with my brown rice, I prefer to cook dried beans.

        I like this sauce better than the stew chicken sauce, is there a reason some ingredients are different? Like does Worchester sauce not go with the chicken, or ginger not go with the oxtail?

        Thank you for sharing!!

      • Chiloe says

        Posted on 1/10 at 9:53AM

        I honestly was trying to hit 5 starts but it was malfunctioning!

  15. Jessika Johnson says

    Posted on 4/1 at 6:38AM

    How would you adjust the seasonings for 9 pounds of oxtails?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/1 at 7:53AM

      I would multiple the ingredients by 4 or 5 and that should do it.

      Reply
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