Jul 14 2026

Jamrock Recipe

Time3h
Serves4

Oxtail slow cooked in traditional Jamaican seasoning and spices served with rice and peas, sweet plantains, and our in-house pickled cucumber, carrot, and red onion salad OR steamed veggies

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Ingredients

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Oxtail

Rice and Peas

Sweet Plantains

Pickled Salad

Method

Oxtail Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Oxtail

    In a large bowl, combine oxtail with onion, garlic, thyme, allspice, scotch bonnet pepper, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.

  2. 2

    Slow Cook the Oxtail

    Transfer the marinated oxtail to a slow cooker. Add beef broth and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

Rice and Peas Preparation

  1. 3

    Cook the Rice and Peas

    In a pot, add the long grain rice, canned red kidney beans (with liquid), coconut milk, thyme, garlic, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Sweet Plantains Preparation

  1. 4

    Fry the Plantains

    Peel the plantains and slice them diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Pickled Salad Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Pickled Salad

    Julienne the cucumber, carrot, and red onion. In a bowl, mix together white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add the vegetables and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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