How To Make Smoked Oxtail
Rich, juicy and ultra-tender smoked oxtail recipe. Cooked to perfection to leave you with an incredibly delicious meat dish.
Servings 4 Servings
Equipment
- Smoker
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbs. Oxtail
- 4 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 2 tsp. Kosher Salt; Or to taste
- 1 Pk Fresh Parsley; About 8 Sprigs
- 1 Pk Fresh Thyme; About 3 Sprigs
- 6 Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1 tsp. Fresh Ground Black Pepper; Or to taste
- 1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
- 2 Large Carrots; Cut in chunks
- 1 Tbsp. Onion Powder
- 4 Garlic Cloves; Minced
- ¼ cup Red Wine; Best to use a wine you enjoy drinking. We used Merlot. You can also use red cooking wine.
- 2 tsp. Cumin
- 1 tsp. Ground Ginger
- Juice from 1 Lemon
- ½ tsp. Celery Seed
- 1 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
- 1 Cup Water
Instructions
- Start by cleaning the oxtail. Pat dry and set it aside. Prepare the ingredients. In a large bowl, add the oxtail. Next, add in the salt, fresh parsley, fresh thyme and basil. Then add in black pepper and cayenne pepper. Add in carrots chunks, onion powder, minced garlic cloves, red wine, cumin, ginger, lemon juice, celery seed, and tomato paste.
- Mix well to combine and allow to marinate for a minimum of two hours but best overnight. When ready to cook, bring the smoker temperature to 350 degrees. Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and cook for 2 hours. Remove the cover and add the water, mix well, and smoke for an additional 15 minutes.
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