Trinidad Stew Oxtail

Ingredients

• 2 pounds oxtail
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons green seasoning
• 2 large carrots (sliced)
• 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce | browning sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 Allspice berries (optional)
• 2 tablespoons ketchup

Instructions

1. 1

   Trim oxtail of any extra fat that may be on the skin.

2. 2

   Wash in water and vinegar, rubbing and removing any dried blood or debris.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, add oxtail pieces, green seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder, and set aside.

4. 4

   In a large heavy bottom pot, on medium-high heat, add oil to the pot, then add sugar to the center of the pot and heat till caramelized.

5. 5

   Add oxtail pieces to bubbling sugar, and mix, coating the meat in the sugar. Continue stirring till any liquid is absorbed.

6. 6

   Add water to the pot, enough to cover the meat, and bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Lower the temperature and let simmer for 1 hour. Checking occasionally for water levels.

8. 8

   Add additional water at that mark and add remaining items: ketchup, bay leaves, allspice berries. Taste for salt and black pepper add hot pepper.

9. 9

   Continue to simmer for another 1 to 1 1/2 hours till meat is tender.

10. 10

    IF needed add more water to make a gravy and simmer on low till that thickens.