Oxtail is a popular Jamaican dish that is cooked with a variety of herbs and spices. It is usually cooked slowly over an open flame or in a pressure cooker for a few hours. The meat is so tender and juicy that it melts in your mouth. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to make an authentic Jamaican dish, then a pressure cooker is the perfect solution. Here is a simple and delicious Jamaican oxtail recipe made in a pressure cooker.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need:
- 2 lbs oxtail
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of beef broth
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Begin by heating the olive oil in a large pressure cooker over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the jerk seasoning, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional minute.
Add the oxtail to the pressure cooker and increase the heat to high. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the beef broth, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Close and lock the lid of the pressure cooker and bring to high pressure. Cook for 40 minutes on high pressure. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure and remove the lid.
Carefully remove the oxtail from the pressure cooker and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with the fresh parsley. Serve with rice and your favorite vegetables.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best way to cook oxtail? The best way to cook oxtail is in a pressure cooker. This method allows the meat to become incredibly tender and juicy in a fraction of the time it would take to cook it over an open flame.
- What spices should I use for Jamaican oxtail? The most common spices used for Jamaican oxtail are jerk seasoning, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon.
- Can I make this recipe in a slow cooker? Yes, you can make this recipe in a slow cooker. However, it will take several hours to cook the oxtail in a slow cooker, whereas with a pressure cooker it only takes 40 minutes.
- How many servings does this recipe make? This recipe makes 4 servings.
- What should I serve with Jamaican oxtail? Jamaican oxtail is typically served with rice and your favorite vegetables.
