RED-WINE-BRAISED OXTAILS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a 4- to 6-quart heavy saucepan boil wine until reduced by about half (about 3 1/4 cups). Trim oxtails and pat dry. Season oxtails with salt and pepper. In a deep heavy ovenproof kettle just large enough to hold oxtails in one layer heat 1 tablespoon butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and brown half of oxtails on all sides, transferring to a bowl. Brown remaining oxtails in 1 tablespoon butter in same manner and transfer to bowl. Coarsely chop shallots, garlic, carrots, leeks, onion, and celery. Add vegetables to kettle and cook in 1 tablespoon butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
- Arrange oxtails over vegetables and add reduced wine, herbs, and enough broth to just cover oxtails. Bring liquid to a boil and braise oxtails, covered, in middle of oven 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until meat is very tender but not falling off the bone. Transfer oxtails with a slotted spoon to a bowl and keep warm. Pour braising liquid through a fine sieve into a large saucepan and discard solids. Boil liquid until thick, shiny, and reduced to about 1 3/4 cups and whisk in remaining tablespoon butter.
- Serve oxtails and sauce with celery root puree or mashed potatoes.
BRAISED OXTAILS IN RED WINE SAUCE
This is a perfect dish on a cold winter day. It takes time and a little bit of effort but is well worth it. The oxtails are so tender and the red wine gives this dish a wonderful flavor.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 4h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Simmer the red wine in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced by half. Meanwhile, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Dredge the oxtail in the seasoned flour, and shake off excess; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a roasting pan over medium-high heat. Brown the oxtail on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the oxtails from the pan and set aside. Turn the heat to medium-low and melt another 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan. Stir in the shallots, garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the thyme, bay leaf, parsley, beef broth, and reduced red wine. Place the browned oxtail on top of the vegetables in a single layer, then bring to a boil.
- Cover with a tight fitting lid or aluminum foil, then bake in preheated oven until the oxtail is very tender and nearly falling off the bone, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
- Once the oxtail is tender, remove the meat to a serving dish, cover, and keep warm. Strain the remaining braising liquid through a mesh strainer into a saucepan. Simmer over medium-high heat until the sauce has reduced to 2 cups. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and pour over the oxtail to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 891.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 228.4 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 64.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 1132.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
BRAISED OXTAIL (POTJIEKOS)
Potjiekos has been part of the South African culture for centuries, since the first settlements at the Cape when food was cooked in a black cast-iron pot hanging from a chain over the kitchen fire. This could work as a crockpot recipe, or as a set-it and forget-it stew. Original recipe is from Conrad Gallagher's "In 3 easy Steps" cookbook.
Provided by kolibri
Categories Stew
Time 2h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fry the oxtail in a hot casserole dish in olive oil to seal it. Add wine and thyme.
- Cook in 150 C/300 F oven for 2 hours.
- Add sweet potatoes and onions, and cook another 30 minutes.
- Season and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.1, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 162.7, Carbohydrate 92.5, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 27.6, Protein 7.4
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