**A Big Batch of Oxtail Beer Stew**
When it comes to cooking oxtail beer stew, there's one crucial ingredient that makes all the difference: beer. You're going to need a couple of bottles of your favorite beer for this recipe, so don't be shy about choosing a brew you love. The magic of this dish lies in its slow simmer, which breaks down the connective tissues in the oxtail and infuses it with rich, savory flavors.
**Selecting the Perfect Oxtail**
The key to a great oxtail beer stew is selecting the right cut of meat. You want to look for oxtails that have sufficient amounts of meat on them, as they'll be tender and flavorful after long hours of slow cooking. The fat content in the oxtail is also important - you want enough fat to keep the meat moist and juicy during the cooking process.
**Preparing the Oxtails**
To prepare your oxtails, start by seasoning them with a little salt and pepper. Then, heat up some Veggie oil in a pan and sear the oxtails until they're nicely browned on both sides. This step adds a smoky flavor to the stew that's essential for its success.
**Searing the Oxtails**
Take your time when searing the oxtails - you want to get a good, even crust on them. Don't rush this step, as it's what sets oxtail beer stew apart from other slow-cooked dishes. The Maillard reaction that occurs when the meat is seared brings out the natural sweetness in the beef and creates a depth of flavor that's impossible to replicate with quick cooking methods.
**Adding Aromatics**
While your oxtails are searing, take the time to chop up some onions and sauté them in Veggie oil until they're softened and translucent. This adds a bit of sweetness to the stew and helps balance out the richness of the oxtail fat.
**Assembling the Stew**
Once your oxtails are seared and your aromatics are cooked, it's time to add some beef stock to the pan. You'll want about 8 cups of stock for this recipe - feel free to adjust as needed. Pour in two bottles of beer, which will help break down the connective tissues in the oxtail and create a rich, velvety sauce.
**Adding Flavorings**
Add a few sprigs of parsley and a bay leaf to the pot for an extra boost of flavor. You can also use other herbs or spices if you prefer - just be sure not to overpower the delicate flavors of the oxtail.
**Slow Cooking the Stew**
Now it's time to let the stew do its magic. Place the pot in a slow cooker or on the stovetop over low heat and simmer for 6 hours, stirring occasionally. This will break down the connective tissues in the oxtail and infuse it with all the flavors of the beer, stock, and aromatics.
**Serving**
After 6 hours, your oxtail beer stew is ready to eat. Remove the bay leaf and parsley sprigs from the pot and season the stew with salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
One of the best things about this recipe is its flexibility - feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or spices to make it your own. And because it's a big batch of oxtail beer stew, you'll have plenty of leftovers to enjoy throughout the week. So go ahead and give this recipe a try - your taste buds will thank you.
**Some Tips from an Experienced Pitmaster**
If you're new to cooking with oxtails or beer stews in general, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
* Make sure to choose a good quality beef stock for the best flavor.
* Don't be afraid to add more beer if you prefer a stronger flavor.
* If you want to make this recipe ahead of time, feel free to cook it up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve.
Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or just starting out, oxtail beer stew is a great way to add some variety to your meals. With its rich flavors and tender texture, this dish is sure to become a favorite.
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pit boys.com aI'm going the house sausage welcome to barbecue pit boys.com today we're cooking up some oxtail beer stew on the grill and it's easy to do all right for this recipe you're going to need some parsley you're going to need some carrots you're going to need some onions here we've got some bay leaf you're going to need some celery and you're going to need need some potatoes all right yeah it's going to be stew you're going to need some pepper and salt and here we've got some oxtail now oxtail is uh well all it is is cattle tail all right beef Tails that's it you have your butcher cut up this is about 4 and 1 12 to five lbs of it yeah you want to make a big batch and the magic to this recipe is some beer get yourself your favorite beer on this you're going to need a couple couple bottles and here you got some beef stock yeah you're going to need a bunch of it hey maybe uh 8 cups 10 cups maybe a little bit more get some beef stock all right now here's this oxtail and uh and selecting your oxtail you want to look for oxtail that has sufficient amount of meat in there because there's plenty of fat all right we're going to be cooking this down for maybe 6 hours a little bit more I got a slow simmer all right now what we're doing is we're prepping these oxtail here with some salt and pepper all right little amount of salt and pepper all right then we're going to take some Veggie oil here we're going to we're going to throw some Veggie oil on these Tails right here because we're going to sear these up on the grill all right now give this a mix man now if you've never had oxtail beer stew before definitely got to check this out man you're talking energy food yeah there's enough fat and protein and good veggies in here man it is perfect get you through a long winter's day all right we've heated up this oil now we're going to throw in about a cup of chopped onions all right oh yeah you just want to sauté them just a bit all right onions have been cooked down and now we're going to take the these oxtails and we're going to sear them on the grill both sides real quick all right you want to pick up a little CH a lot of that Smoky good flavor all right just take a couple minutes each side get a good fire going right man this is what makes oxtail beer stew so much better if you do it out on the grill all right man this smells good all right we just about seared both sides here and now we're going to throw them in this pan with those uh onions that looks good enough to eat already but it's not man you're talking a tough piece of meat here and it takes a long time to tenderize it just figuring on about 6 hours of low Simer all right oh yeah you getting hungry or what yeah all right these ox tails have been seared all right just throw them in this pan now that simple enough now here I'm going to throw in about eight cups of beef stock right we got a good bit of beef stock in here and you're going to be adding more if you uh if you're going to need to during this long long slow simmer but we're going to start out with eight cups and here we're putting two bottles of beer all right now choosing the right beer is important all right here I'm using a logger it's an Amber logger it works real good with this recipe now you can use a much darker beer should be careful now man all right definitely use your favorite beer for this recipe now I thrown in a few sprigs of parsley two leaves a bay leaf all right and we're good oh yeah through the miracle of time you've been cooking this now for about 6 hours and look at that fall off the bone and that's what you want right just comes right away from the bone like that cuz we're going to Deone now here's another thing you can do at this point you can uh scrape the fat off but you'd have to chill this down some use that technique some just leave all that fat in there for that all that goodness it's your choice all right all right now we're going to debone this just going to take the meat off the bone and just fall right away oh yeah you talking tender all right the ox Tail's been deboned got some good eaten meat right there yeah now Y what we're doing here is we're going to uh throw in some veggies we've got uh some carrots we got some celery we're going to simmer that for a while we'll get it nice and tender we're going to start about 10 minutes before we throw these potatoes in right potatoes cook a little bit faster and here we've got about maybe four cups of potatoes I'm going to throw in that dox tail meat yeah a little mix we're going to slow simmer this now to the potatoes get tender all right through the miracle of time this oxtail beer stew is done yeah man it's worth the hours a week I say it's time to eat get in that soup line now we should apologize for eating in front of you like this but after 6 hours of slow simmer this is called pitm priv yeah so the next time you're looking for an oxtail beer stew recipe for your pit you check out barbeq pit boys.com a\n"
