Marla's Oxtails

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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

Instructions

  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. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

450 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.2g 26% DV
Total Fat 22.7g 29% DV
Carbs 54.8g 20% DV
Fiber 10.9g 39% DV
Sugar 8.6g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10201mg 100% DV
Potassium 1561.3mg 33% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 360.3mcg 40% DV
Vitamin C 198.5mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 461.3mg 35% DV
Iron 17.3mg 96% DV
Diet fit High-fiber

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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