The BEST OXTAIL EVER|| Fresh ingredients||Spanish Seasoning||Step-by-Step Recipe - Summary

Summary

Here is a concise summary of the provided transcript:

**Recipe:** Braised Oxtail
**Summary:**

1. **Prep**: Rinse oxtail, removing impurities. Chop various peppers, onion, ginger, garlic, parsley, and cilantro.
2. **Marinade**: Blend some of the chopped veggies with Worcestershire sauce and water. Add to oxtail with additional seasonings (salt, pepper, thyme, garlic powder, Adobo seasoning). Marinate for at least 1 hour.
3. **Cooking**:
* **Browning**: Two methods shown; preferred method uses avocado oil with brown sugar.
* **Cook down** veggies without liquids.
* **Combine**: Add browned oxtail to cooked veggies, with 2 cups of water.
* **Season**: Add tomato paste, ketchup, and stir.
4. **Simmer**: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover for approximately 4-5 hours.
5. **Finish**: Skim excess oil, add diced tomatoes and chopped herbs, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
6. **Result**: Enjoy the finished braised oxtail dish. **Note from Chef**: Would have added more Adobo seasoning.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text in short sentences, numbered for reference:

**Oxtail Preparation**

1. The oxtail was rinsed to remove impurities.
2. The oxtail was sourced from two different places: an Asian store and a butcher.
3. No difference was noted between the oxtail from the two sources.

**Marinade Preparation**

4. Peppers (yellow, red, green) were cut into 1/3 to 1/2 pieces for the blender.
5. Approximately 2/3 of an onion was used for the marinade, with 1/3 saved.
6. Small pieces of ginger were added to the blender.
7. Two scoops of minced garlic were added to the marinade.
8. Parsley and cilantro were also added to the marinade.
9. A little water and Worcestershire sauce were added to aid blending.

**Seasoning and Cooking**

10. The oxtail was seasoned with salt, pepper, loose Italian seasoning, parsley flakes, thyme, and garlic powder.
11. The oxtail was marinated for a minimum of one hour, with longer being preferred.
12. Two methods for browning the oxtail were shown: using regular oil and using avocado oil with brown sugar.
13. The preferred method involves adding brown sugar to the pan with avocado oil before adding the oxtail.

**Cooking Process**

14. After browning, the oxtail was set aside, and the vegetables were cooked down without added liquids.
15. Two cups of water were added to the pot with the oxtail.
16. The mixture was brought to a boil, then the heat was lowered, and a lid was added.
17. The dish cooked for approximately 4-5 hours.
18. Before finishing, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and parsley were added and cooked for an additional 5-10 minutes.

**Final Notes**

19. The dish was finished after the additional cooking time.
20. The creator wished they had added more Adobo seasoning.