Marla's Oxtails

Name: Marla's Oxtails
Ingredients: 5 pounds oxtails; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 5 cloves garlic; 3 stalks scallions; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 small onion; 1 small fresh tomato; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro; Salt and ground pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons sugar; Red beans and rice or white rice, for serving

12 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

5 pounds oxtails
2 tablespoons vinegar
5 cloves garlic
3 stalks scallions
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 small onion
1 small fresh tomato
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
Salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sugar
Red beans and rice or white rice, for serving

Directions

1

Cut and trim the oxtails.
2

Wash with water and vinegar.
3

Combine the garlic, scallions, fresh thyme, onion, tomato, cilantro and some salt and pepper in a food processor or blender.
4

Rub the paste into the oxtails and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
5

Place the oxtails into a pressure cooker and cook according to manufacturer's directions until the meat is almost falling off the bones, 45 to 60 minutes.
6

Heat the oil in a heavy skillet.
7

Add the sugar and let it melt until it gets to a brilliant brown color.
8

Add the oxtails to the skillet (be careful, the sugar may splatter).
9

Let it cook for another 20 minutes.
10

Taste for salt.
11

Serve with red beans and rice or over white rice.
12

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity.
13

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