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

Ingredients
Jerk Marinade
- 5Scotch Bonnet peppers, chopped
- 1small red onion, chopped
- 5clovegarlic, chopped
- 4stalks scallions, ends trimmed
- 1/4cupsoy sauce
- 1/4cupvinegar
- 2tbspolive oil
- 3/4cupfresh squeezed orange juice
- 1whole lime, juiced
- 1tbspginger
- 2tbspbrown sugar
- 1tspnutmeg
- 1tspallspice
- 1tspcinnamon
- 1tspdried thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
Jerk Spice
- 1tbsponion powder
- 1tbspgarlic powder
- 2tspcayenne pepper
- 2tspsalt
- 2tspground black pepper
- 2tspdried thyme
- 2tspsugar
- 1tspground allspice
- 1tspdried parsley
- 1tsppaprika
- 1/2tsphot pepper flakes
- 1/2tspground cinnamon
- 1/2tspground nutmeg
- 1/2tspground clove
- 1/4tspground cumin
Braised Oxtail
- 1/2cupsherry wine
- 8cupsbeef broth
- 4lbcleaned and trimmed oxtail
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh bay leaves
- 1/2onion, diced
- 1bell pepper, diced
- Jerk spice to taste
Pasta
- 300g"00" Flour
- 3whole eggs
- 1egg yolk
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
How to make Jerk Oxtail Pappardelle
Jerk Marinade
Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a blender until smooth. Adjust flavors to taste.
Jerk Spice
Mix all the spice ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
Braised Oxtail
Marinate the oxtail using the jerk spice and jerk marinade. Let it marinate overnight.
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.
In a hot Dutch oven, add the roasted oxtail. Add sherry and cook off the alcohol.
Add enough beef broth to cover the oxtail. Add onions, bell pepper, and fresh herbs.
Season with jerk spice and braise until the meat is falling off the bone, about 3 hours.
Pasta
Mix flour, whole eggs, and egg yolk together in a stand mixer using the paddle attachment.
Once the dough forms, switch to the hook attachment and knead the dough for 10 minutes on speed 3.
Wrap the dough in plastic and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Divide the dough into 2–4 pieces.
Roll each piece on a lightly floured surface until thin (1–2 mm).
Dust with flour, roll it up gently, and cut into strips (fettuccine)
Cooking Pasta and Oxtail
Cook the pasta.
Toss the pasta in the oxtail and broth mix.
Plate it with oxtail on top.
Nutrition (per serving)
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
For a spicier dish, add more Scotch Bonnet peppers to the marinade.
Ensure the oxtail is well-trimmed to avoid excess fat in the dish.
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor in the braised oxtail.
FAQS
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.
How can I make this dish less spicy?
Reduce the number of Scotch Bonnet peppers and cayenne pepper in the recipe.
Can I prepare the oxtail in advance?
Yes, you can braise the oxtail a day ahead and reheat it before serving.
What can I use instead of sherry wine?
You can substitute sherry wine with a dry white wine or omit it altogether.
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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