Traditionally oxtail is slow-cooked until the meat is tender, and it’s falling off the bone. This might take several hours, but in my version here (my husband’s recipe!), oxtail is pressure cooked in just 45 minutes until it’s properly cooked and tender and you still get the perfect flavor that you’re aiming for. In terms of texture, oxtail is similar to short ribs. It’s a delicacy and not a cheap cut of meat so you need a great recipe not to waste the ingredient. And here I am sharing with you the perfect recipe with all the tricks and tips that you need to make your next oxtail meal. This recipe is quite similar to my Instant Pot lamb shanks, and Instant Pot short ribs. They’re all incredible so you want to pin them for later as well!
Ingredients and Equipment You Will Need
To make Instant Pot oxtail, here’s what you’ll need:
Oxtails – washed and pat dried, seasoned with salt and ground black pepper.Onion, garlic celery, and carrot – what will make your stew taste fantastic!Dry red wine – optional, choose an inexpensive good quality wine.Thyme, bay leaves, and beef or chicken broth.Tomato paste – for a rich flavor.
Recommended Equipment:
An Instant Pot. I have this Instant Pot, it’s my favorite!I love these stainless steel measuring cups and use them every time I cook, as well as those measuring spoons.Kitchen tongs, and a wooden spoon.Mesh strainer, and a large mixing bowl.
The Directions
Top Tips
If using wine, choose an inexpensive dry red wine like chianti, sherry, cabaret sauvignon, merlot, or shiraz. Pinot wine isn’t suitable for this kind of cooking.Don’t skip searing the meat, as the best flavor develops when searing the meat first.The vegetables can be omitted but recommended to make a full meal.
How to Serve Instant Pot Oxtail
My favorite way is to serve them over super creamy Instant Pot mashed potatoes, and peas. You can also serve them over rice (make it in the Instant Pot!), cauliflower mash, or simply with the veggies that they were cooked with. Share this irresistible oxtail recipe with your friends, trust me, they will thank you. Let me know in the comments below what you loved about them! © Little Sunny Kitchen
