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by Venesha Johnson | Associate Writer
Oxtail is a traditional favourite, despite being awfully expensive. When done right it is sweet, savoury, spicy and just fall off the bone delicious. However, it does take quite some time to prepare.
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It is mostly prepared using the same method, browning the meat and then covering it with water to cook until tender.
But, as times have changed and many of us now have a kitchen full of different gadgets and utensils, one new method of preparing oxtail has emerged, and it might be perfect for those who don’t have much time on their hands.
The appliance we are using today is the instant crock pot. And here are the reasons why it might be a better option for you:
You get to decide how long you spend preparing your dish. Or rather how long you have to dedicate to it. The crock pot has different time and temperature settings.
This means you can turn your crockpot on, leave it to attend to other things, or even go to work. Once it has reached the set time it will turn off automatically and go to the warm setting, which will prevent it from burning and also keep it warm for when you get home.
Using a crockpot may make your oxtail a lot more flavourful, unlike using the traditional stove top, where you may be required to add water to the pot multiple times during the cooking process, using a crockpot you simply fill the pot with water once, ultimately retaining more flavour.
On the stovetop, you are going to brown your oxtail, basically frying on both sides in shallow oil for about 6 minutes. This will help to lock in the flavour and juices of the oxtail.
Transfer to your crockpot set your timer and temperature then cover with water. In general, it takes around 3 to 4 hours on high to cook and around 8 hours on slow. The slow option is highly recommended if you want the fall off the bone texture.
Here's the full recipe for instant pot Jamaican Oxtail.
Once your oxtail is finished, serve with plain rice or rice and peas, fried ripe plantain and vegetable salad, for the perfect traditional Jamaican effect.
Don’t have a crockpot? Go here to try our traditional stovetop method for cooking oxtail.
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