do i need to have a pressure cooker to cook some oxtail?

4 Responses to “do i need to have a pressure cooker to cook some oxtail?”

1. Mr. Curious Rides Again says:

   May 16, 2011 at 4:34 pm

   Crock pot method comes to mind:

   Place ox tails into crock pot along with your other ingredients that you normally put in the pressure cooker.
   Turn setting on low, and let cook 6 to 8 hours.

   Or, for stove top method:

   In a large sauce pan or soup pan, place the ox tails in with the other ingredients that you usually add, and make sure that there is about 2″ of liquid from the bottom of the pan.
   Heat pan over medium low heat for about 45 minutes, turn down heat to low, and continue to cook for about 2 to 3 hours more. Check periodically to make sure liquid level is at least 1″ to 2″ from bottom.

   Both methods will provide tender ox tails.

   Low & slow is bold. The old school way is the best way!

   Good luck!

   Happy Holidays!
2. Miami Lilly says:

   May 16, 2011 at 4:45 pm

   You don’t need a pressure cooker. You can cook them in a heavy pot on the stove. Because they have lots of connective tissue, they are best when cooked low and slow. They take about 3 hours to cook, but they’ll be worth the wait.

   I suggest seasoning them with salt and pepper, then searing them in a little oil in the pot you’re going to cook them in. Then add beef broth, red wine, garlic, onion and a bay leaf. Bring up to a boil, then let simmer for 3 hours.
3. urban says:

   May 16, 2011 at 5:00 pm

   You can also use a Slow cooker/Crockpot. I found heaps of good Slow cooker recipes at http://www.freerecipes.co.nz
4. Andrew Running Wolf says:

   May 16, 2011 at 5:00 pm

   Thinking back, there were some really great oxtail recipes on the food network. check em out online.