How to Make Appetizing Oxtail Ragu

Oxtail Ragu. Richly browned oxtail sections are simmered low and slow in a rich tomato sauce until the meat comes off the bones-- this oxtail ragu is almost foolproof. Meanwhile, remove ragù from fridge and skim fat from surface. Warm ragù over low until heated through, then transfer oxtails to a plate.

I hope you enjoy this Oxtail Ragu recipe! Recipe: Braised Oxtail Ragu. by Sara Kate Gillingham. Oxtail Ragu - Worth the Wait. You can have Oxtail Ragu using 12 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Oxtail Ragu

1. Prepare 6 of large oxtail (also works well with short ribs).
2. You need 2 lbs of pork rib tips (use any pork, I like bone in for flavor).
3. It's 4 cups of water or stock.
4. You need 1 of carrot diced.
5. It's 1 of medium yellow onion diced.
6. Prepare 4 stalks of celery diced.
7. You need 3 tbsp of chopped garlic.
8. You need 1 cup of white wine (dry white works great).
9. You need 1 tbsp of crushed red pepper.
10. Prepare 1 of small can tomato paste.
11. Prepare 4 oz of fresh basil (or 1 oz dry).
12. It's 2 tbsp of sugar (optional).

Other than a completely unnecessary braising step right in the middle of the video, this oxtail ragu came out amazingly well. Yes it's the tail, and is it ever delicious. Heat an oven-safe pot over medium-high. Add oil, then half of oxtail.

Oxtail Ragu step by step

1. In your instapot/pressure cooker add your pork, oxtail and water. Pressure cook for 45 mins.
2. After your oxtail and pork is cooked remove the bones, save the liquid..
3. In a pot on medium heat, add a little oil or butter whichever you prefer and start sauteing your carrots, celery and onions until softened..
4. Add your garlic and cook for another 2 mins..
5. Add your white wine and reduce until almost evaporated..
6. Add your tomato paste and cook for 2 mins (this is called blooming).
7. Add your reserved liquid from the pressure cooker and simmer for 45 mins until thickened..
8. Add your meat, basil, sugar and salt and pepper and cook for another 10 mins..
9. Serve over pasta of your choice!.

The ragù does need to cook for a while but there's no need to brown the meat first so that speeds Heat half the olive oil and butter in a large casserole dish that will comfortably hold all the oxtail. Lightly oil a baking pan large enough to hold the oxtails in a single layer. Place chopped onions and garlic in prepared pan. Making Oxtail Ragu isn't as quick and effortless as whipping up a bowl of spaghetti, but it isn't difficult. The biggest challenge may be finding a place to purchase oxtail.