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

Prep Time
1hr 0min
Cook Time
3hr 30min
Total Time
4hr 30min
Jerk Oxtail Pappardelle recipe

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate)

Jerk Marinade

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

Jerk Spice

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

Braised Oxtail

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

Pasta

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

How to make Jerk Oxtail Pappardelle

Jerk Marinade

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

Jerk Spice

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

Braised Oxtail

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

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

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

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

Pasta

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

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

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

  4. Divide the dough into 2–4 pieces.

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

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

Cooking Pasta and Oxtail

  1. Cook the pasta.

  2. Toss the pasta in the oxtail and broth mix.

  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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