How to Season Jamaican Style Oxtails 🇯🇲

Ingredients

• as needed Oxtails (trimmed and cleaned)
• as needed Browning Sauce (e.g., Grace or Walkerwood; any brand works)
• as needed Seasoning Salt
• as needed Garlic Powder
• as needed Onion Powder
• as needed Paprika
• as needed Black Pepper (ground)
• as needed Allspice (Pimento Seeds) (whole seeds or ground)
• as needed Onion (chopped)
• as needed Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
• as needed Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
• as needed White Vinegar (for cleaning the meat)
• as needed Water (for cleaning the meat)

Instructions

1. Clean the Oxtails

   Rinse the oxtails under cold water, then place them in a bowl with equal parts white vinegar and water. Swirl for a minute, discard the liquid, and pat the meat dry with paper towels.

   Time: PT5M

2. Add Browning Sauce

   Pour a generous splash of browning sauce over the oxtails in the mixing bowl and toss until the meat is evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

3. Mix Dry Seasonings

   Sprinkle seasoning salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and allspice (pimento seeds) over the meat. Stir thoroughly to distribute the spices.

   Time: PT3M

4. Add Chopped Vegetables

   Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the bowl. Mix again until the vegetables are coated with the seasoning mixture.

   Time: PT4M

5. Final Mix and Transfer

   Give the entire mixture one last stir, then transfer the seasoned oxtails and vegetables into a zip‑top bag or airtight container for marinating.

   Time: PT2M

6. Marinate Overnight

   Place the sealed bag/container in the refrigerator and let the oxtails marinate for at least 12 hours (overnight) to allow the spices to fully infuse.

   Time: PT12H

   Temperature: 4°C

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

10g

Fat

20g

Fiber

2g