Oxtail with Capers

Name: Oxtail with Capers
Yield: makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 to 4 pounds oxtails, cut into 2-inch lengths; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 large onions, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 cups chopped tomatoes (canned are fine); 1 cup red wine; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 cup capers, with a bit of their juice; 3 or 4 Roasted Red Peppers (page 470), cut into strips; Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

December 14, 2011

The New World version of the preceding recipe, this includes Spain’s capers (which, ironically, the Spanish version usually does not) and a bit more seasoning. Once again, you can use other meat in place of oxtails and can make this in advance, then refrigerate and skim the fat. This would be great with Coconut Rice (page 516) or any rice and bean dish, and Platanos Maduros (page 472). Other cuts of meat you can use here: short ribs, lamb shanks, chunks of boneless lamb or pork shoulder (which will be much faster) or beef chuck or brisket (which will be somewhat faster), bone-in chicken thighs (much quicker).

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