How to Cook Oxtails in a Crock Pot
Oxtails are a classic comfort food, and are usually cooked for long periods of time in a slow cooker, or crock pot, to make them succulent and tender. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to cook oxtails in a crock pot.
Ingredients
- Oxtails
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Veggies (onions, potatoes, carrots, celery etc)
- Seasonings of your choice
- Olive oil (to cook veggies)
- Beef or Vegetable broth
Instructions
- Start by seasoning your oxtails with salt and pepper. Rub it into the meat to ensure it has enough flavor.
- Chop the vegetables and sauté them in a pan with a little olive oil until they are slightly browned.
- Put the oxtails and vegetables in the crock pot and pour in enough beef or vegetable broth to cover the ingredients.
- Add any seasonings of your choice.
- Cover the crock pot and set it to “low”, for 8-10 hours.
- Once cooked, the oxtails should be tender and delicious.
Tips
- If you don’t want to use a crock pot, you can also cook the oxtails in a pressure cooker.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or celery to give the dish more flavor and variety.
- When cooking with a slow cooker, you can use less liquid because it won’t evaporate as quickly.
Cooking oxtails in a crock pot is an easy and cost-effective way to make a delicious meal. Give it a try and enjoy the delicious results!
