🥘 Jamaican Oxtail Stew

Sticky, rich, and full of deep Caribbean flavour

🥘 Oxtail Stew – Butcher’s Oxtail Braised with Scotch Bonnet, Thyme & Allspice

🔥 Why Choose Our Butcher’s Oxtail?
Our oxtail is expertly jointed and ideal for slow braising – releasing incredible gelatin-rich flavour and silky texture.

🥩 Ingredients – Buy Fresh from Our Butcher’s Shop

1.5kg Oxtail
1 Onion, chopped
2 Spring Onions, sliced
2 Garlic Cloves
1 Scotch Bonnet (optional), whole or chopped
1 tbsp Allspice
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Browning or Molasses
2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
400ml Beef Stock
1 Can Butter Beans (optional)
Thyme, Fresh or Dried
Salt & Pepper
Oil

🔥 How to Cook Jamaican Oxtail Stew
1️⃣ Marinate – Toss oxtail in soy, allspice, thyme, garlic and browning. Rest overnight or 1 hour minimum.
2️⃣ Sear – Brown oxtail in batches, remove.
3️⃣ Build base – Sauté onions, spring onion and scotch bonnet.
4️⃣ Combine – Add oxtail, ketchup, stock. Simmer 3 hours covered.
5️⃣ Add beans – Stir in beans in final 30 mins.
6️⃣ Serve – Garnish with more thyme.

💡 Oxtail Tips:
✔️ Skim excess fat off surface while cooking.
✔️ Slow cooker works well – 7–8 hours on low.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions
✔️ Serve with rice and peas or plantain.
✔️ Perfect with a chilled Red Stripe or ginger beer.