Lowcountry Oxtails With Ham Hocks

Submitted by mightyro_cooking4u

"Another GULLAH HOME COOKING THE DAUFUSKIE WAY recipe."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 ham hocks, split in half
• 8 -10 oxtails, pieces
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Put the ham hocks and oxtail pieces in medium pot, two-thirds full with water, and boil about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse the meat under running water. Return the oxtail and ham hocks to the pot and refill with water as before. Add the bell pepper, onion, and celery. Add salt and pepper to taste. Boil until all the meat is tender (2 hours or more). You may need to add more water to the meat before it is done, but don't add more than 1 to 3 additional cups, because you want the gravy to be rich. Serve with rice or potatoes, and be ready for some lip-lickin' grub.
2. NOTE: After draining and rinsing the meat, I would use beef broth or stock instead of the water in the second boiling.
3. ANOTHER NOTE: I like to brown the oxtails before cooking.

Reviews

[Oh Taste See...]

So I love this recipe! I made it with oxtails and short ribs because my family won't eat ham hocks. Boiling them first really does make a difference. So much less greasy fat and tons of flavor! I browned the meat after rising. Also added a little jerk seasoning for our taste. Filled the house with a wonderful aroma! Will def make this again! Thank you Mightyro