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Smoked Oxtails

17 INGREDIENTS • 13 STEPS • 5HRS

Smoked Oxtails

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4.7

3 ratings
Don’t let the name scare you; Smoked Oxtails are some serious soul food that’s guaranteed to excite your taste buds! In the south we braise oxtails for hours in a rich broth and serve them with hearty sides like rice, mashed taters, or even collard greens.
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Don’t let the name scare you; Smoked Oxtails are some serious soul food that’s guaranteed to excite your taste buds! In the south we braise oxtails for hours in a rich broth and serve them with hearty sides like rice, mashed taters, or even collard greens.
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How to BBQ Right
Hi, I'm Malcom. I'm dedicated to all things barbecue, slow-smoked and grilled. I'm always working to improve my barbecue skills and smoking recipes and I love sharing it with you.
http://howtobbqright.com/

5HRS

Total Time

$8.95

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Oxtail
4 lb
Oxtails
cut into 6-8 pieces
Barbecue Rub
4 Tbsp
Barbecue Rub
Used Killer Hogs Hot BBQ Rub
Long Grain White Rice
1 cup
Long Grain White Rice
Beef Broth
3 cups
Beef Broth
Red Wine
1 cup
Red Wine
Worcestershire Sauce
4 Tbsp
Worcestershire Sauce
Balsamic Vinegar
4 Tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
Better Than Bouillon Beef Base
1 Tbsp
Better Than Bouillon Beef Base
Tomato Paste
1 Tbsp
Tomato Paste
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Onion
1/2 cup
Onion, diced
Carrot
1/2 cup
Carrot, diced
Celery
1/2 cup
Celery, diced
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic, minced
Kosher Salt
1 tsp
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Scallion
1 pinch
Scallion, diced

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
299
Fat
89.5 g
Protein
91.5 g
Carbs
45.6 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
For the braising sauce, heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large pan over medium heat. Add Onion (1/2 cup), Celery (1/2 cup), and Carrot (1/2 cup) and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
step 1 For the braising sauce, heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large pan over medium heat. Add Onion (1/2 cup), Celery (1/2 cup), and Carrot (1/2 cup) and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
step 2
Add Garlic (4 cloves), Kosher Salt (1 tsp), andFreshly Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp) and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
step 3
Stir in Worcestershire Sauce (4 Tbsp), Balsamic Vinegar (4 Tbsp), Tomato Paste (1 Tbsp), and Red Wine (1 cup). Reduce for 3 minutes.
step 3 Stir in Worcestershire Sauce (4 Tbsp), Balsamic Vinegar (4 Tbsp), Tomato Paste (1 Tbsp), and Red Wine (1 cup). Reduce for 3 minutes.
step 4
Add Beef Broth (3 cups) and Better Than Bouillon Beef Base (1 Tbsp). Stir and continue to reduce for 10 minutes. Set aside.
step 4 Add Beef Broth (3 cups) and Better Than Bouillon Beef Base (1 Tbsp). Stir and continue to reduce for 10 minutes. Set aside.
step 5
Prepare Smoker for indirect cooking at 275 degrees F (140 degrees C). Add a small chunk of pecan wood to hot coals for smoke flavor.
step 5 Prepare Smoker for indirect cooking at 275 degrees F (140 degrees C). Add a small chunk of pecan wood to hot coals for smoke flavor.
step 6
Trim excess fat from outer edges of Oxtails (4 lb) and season all sides with Barbecue Rub (4 Tbsp).
step 6 Trim excess fat from outer edges of Oxtails (4 lb) and season all sides with Barbecue Rub (4 Tbsp).
step 7
Place oxtails on cooking rack and smoke for 2 hours, or until outside develops a dark mahogany color.
step 7 Place oxtails on cooking rack and smoke for 2 hours, or until outside develops a dark mahogany color.
step 8
Remove oxtails from smoker and arrange in a large cast iron pot. Pour braising sauce around meat and cover with aluminum foil.
step 8 Remove oxtails from smoker and arrange in a large cast iron pot. Pour braising sauce around meat and cover with aluminum foil.
step 9
Place the iron pot on the smoker and continue to cook at 275 degrees F (140 degrees C) for 2 1/2 hours, or until oxtails are fork tender.
step 9 Place the iron pot on the smoker and continue to cook at 275 degrees F (140 degrees C) for 2 1/2 hours, or until oxtails are fork tender.
step 10
Cook Long Grain White Rice (1 cup) according to package directions.
step 10 Cook Long Grain White Rice (1 cup) according to package directions.
step 11
Remove iron pot from smoker and carefully transfer each oxtail to a large platter. Strain the braising liquid and skim fat from top.
step 11 Remove iron pot from smoker and carefully transfer each oxtail to a large platter. Strain the braising liquid and skim fat from top.
step 12
Spoon rice onto serving platter, arrange oxtails over rice, and ladle sauce over each piece.
step 12 Spoon rice onto serving platter, arrange oxtails over rice, and ladle sauce over each piece.
step 13
Garnish with Scallion (1 pinch) and serve. Enjoy!
step 13 Garnish with Scallion (1 pinch) and serve. Enjoy!

Tags

Dairy-Free
Beef
Comfort Food
BBQ
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Rice
Summer
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