A fusion dish combining Jamaican jerk flavors with Italian pasta, featuring braised oxtail and homemade pappardelle.

Jerk Oxtail Pappardelle recipe

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Prep Time
1hr 0min
Cook Time
3hr 30min
Total Time
4hr 30min

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate)

Jerk Marinade

  • Scotch Bonnet peppers, chopped
    Scotch Bonnet peppers, chopped
    5
  • small red onion, chopped
    small red onion, chopped
    1
  • garlic, chopped
    garlic, chopped
    5clove
  • stalks scallions, ends trimmed
    stalks scallions, ends trimmed
    4
  • soy sauce
    soy sauce
    1/4cup
  • vinegar
    vinegar
    1/4cup
  • olive oil
    olive oil
    2tbsp
  • fresh squeezed orange juice
    fresh squeezed orange juice
    3/4cup
  • whole lime, juiced
    whole lime, juiced
    1
  • ginger
    ginger
    1tbsp
  • brown sugar
    brown sugar
    2tbsp
  • nutmeg
    nutmeg
    1tsp
  • allspice
    allspice
    1tsp
  • cinnamon
    cinnamon
    1tsp
  • dried thyme
    dried thyme
    1tsp
  • Salt & pepper to taste
    Salt & pepper to taste

Jerk Spice

  • onion powder
    onion powder
    1tbsp
  • garlic powder
    garlic powder
    1tbsp
  • cayenne pepper
    cayenne pepper
    2tsp
  • salt
    salt
    2tsp
  • ground black pepper
    ground black pepper
    2tsp
  • dried thyme
    dried thyme
    2tsp
  • sugar
    sugar
    2tsp
  • ground allspice
    ground allspice
    1tsp
  • dried parsley
    dried parsley
    1tsp
  • paprika
    paprika
    1tsp
  • hot pepper flakes
    hot pepper flakes
    1/2tsp
  • ground cinnamon
    ground cinnamon
    1/2tsp
  • ground nutmeg
    ground nutmeg
    1/2tsp
  • ground clove
    ground clove
    1/2tsp
  • ground cumin
    ground cumin
    1/4tsp

Braised Oxtail

  • sherry wine
    sherry wine
    1/2cup
  • beef broth
    beef broth
    8cups
  • cleaned and trimmed oxtail
    cleaned and trimmed oxtail
    4lb
  • Fresh thyme
    Fresh thyme
  • Fresh bay leaves
    Fresh bay leaves
  • onion, diced
    onion, diced
    1/2
  • bell pepper, diced
    bell pepper, diced
    1
  • Jerk spice to taste
    Jerk spice to taste

Pasta

  • "00" Flour
    "00" Flour
    300g
  • whole eggs
    whole eggs
    3
  • egg yolk
    egg yolk
    1

How to make Jerk Oxtail Pappardelle

Jerk Marinade

  1. Step 1

    Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a blender until smooth. Adjust flavors to taste.

Jerk Spice

  1. Step 1

    Mix all the spice ingredients together and store in an airtight container.

Braised Oxtail

  1. Step 1

    Marinate the oxtail using the jerk spice and jerk marinade. Let it marinate overnight.

  2. Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line the oxtail on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes to lock in the flavor.

  3. Step 3

    In a hot Dutch oven, add the roasted oxtail. Add sherry and cook off the alcohol.

  4. Step 4

    Add enough beef broth to cover the oxtail. Add onions, bell pepper, and fresh herbs.

  5. Step 5

    Season with jerk spice and braise until the meat is falling off the bone, about 3 hours.

Pasta

  1. Step 1

    Mix flour, whole eggs, and egg yolk together in a stand mixer using the paddle attachment.

  2. Step 2

    Once the dough forms, switch to the hook attachment and knead the dough for 10 minutes on speed 3.

  3. Step 3

    Wrap the dough in plastic and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

  4. Step 4

    Divide the dough into 2–4 pieces.

  5. Step 5

    Roll each piece on a lightly floured surface until thin (1–2 mm).

  6. Step 6

    Dust with flour, roll it up gently, and cut into strips (fettuccine)

Cooking Pasta and Oxtail

  1. Step 1

    Cook the pasta.

  2. Step 2

    Toss the pasta in the oxtail and broth mix.

  3. Step 3

    Plate it with oxtail on top.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

864.5kcal (43.23%)

Protein

71.0g (100%)

Carbs

58.8g (21.36%)

Sugars

18.9g (37.9%)

Healthy Fat

18.3g

Unhealthy Fat

14.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a spicier dish, add more Scotch Bonnet peppers to the marinade.

  2. Ensure the oxtail is well-trimmed to avoid excess fat in the dish.

  3. Use fresh herbs for the best flavor in the braised oxtail.

FAQS

  1. Can I use a different type of pasta?

    Yes, you can use any pasta of your choice, but pappardelle pairs well with the rich oxtail sauce.

  2. How can I make this dish less spicy?

    Reduce the number of Scotch Bonnet peppers and cayenne pepper in the recipe.

  3. Can I prepare the oxtail in advance?

    Yes, you can braise the oxtail a day ahead and reheat it before serving.

  4. What can I use instead of sherry wine?

    You can substitute sherry wine with a dry white wine or omit it altogether.

  5. Is it necessary to make homemade pasta?

    Homemade pasta enhances the dish, but store-bought pasta can be used as a convenient alternative.

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Oakland, Ca 📍 Chef Made in Louisiana ⚜️🐊

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