Rich and Tender Instant Pot Oxtail Recipe

oxtail bone broth in a bowl with bones next to it

Rich and Tender Instant Pot Oxtail Recipe

It's easy to make delicious fork tender oxtail meat with rich bone broth using this Instant Pot Oxtail Recipe. The oxtail broth is a delicious base for soups, stews, or braised dishes.

Cuisine American

Keyword oxtail bone broth

Prep Time 15

Total Time 1 10

Servings cups

Calories 283

Author Gina Dickson

Equipment

Instant Pot - 6 Quart

Ingredients

4 pounds oxtails
8 cups water
1 tablespoon vinegar
4 cloves garlic sliced thin
sage 2 sprigs of fresh sage about 3 inches long with stem and leaves
thyme 2 sprigs of fresh thyme about 3 inches long with stem and leaves
rosemary 2 sprigs of fresh sage about 3 inches long with stem and leaves
1 bay leaf large
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cleaning Oxtail Meat and Timing

Trim any excess fat and discard.
4 pounds oxtails
Place the oxtail pieces in a large bowl and cover them with water, adding a tablespoon of vinegar.
1 tablespoon vinegar
Let the oxtails set for 15 minutes, then rinse the oxtail and remove any hair.
Pat the oxtails dry with paper towels.

Oxtail Instant Pot Steps

Place the oxtails into the Instant Pot.
Pour water over the oxtails.
8 cups water
Add sliced garlic, fresh sage, thyme sprig, bay leaf, rosemary sprig, salt, and pepper.
4 cloves garlic, sage, thyme, rosemary, 1 bay leaf , 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Place the lid on the Instant Pot.
Press the pressure button and set the pressure to high.
Set the pressure cooking time to 55 minutes.
Once done, turn off the Instant Pot and allow the pressure to release naturally for 30 minutes.
Open the lid and remove and discard the stems of thyme, rosemary, sage leaves, and bay leaf.
Let the broth cool to room temperature.
Place the Instant Pot liner in the fridge overnight to allow the fat to rise and solidify.
Use a large spatula to remove the hardened fat from the top of the broth.
Remove the oxtails from the broth, pick off any meat, and discard the bones.

Notes

Safety Tip: To prevent the spread of germs while handling raw meat, it's important to wear disposable gloves on your hands. Additionally, be sure to use a cutting board that can be sanitized with bleach after use. It's also recommended to disinfect any surfaces or utensils that may have come into contact with the raw meat.

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