Gina's Oxtail Stew

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AFTER READING THIS RECIPE, I A SURE THEY DO NOT COOK THIS WAY. THE SEASONINGS ARE OFF AND TO BE SOUTHERNERS I KNOW FOR A FACT IT WOULDNT TASTE LIKE THAT. I THINK THIS RECIPE IS TO PLEASE A CERTAIN TYPE OF VIEWER AND THAT IS MY OPINION OF COURSE IN WHICH I AM ENTITLED.

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MUST TRY VERRY VERRY UMGOOD THANK YOU JUNE OF TX.

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Ive been eating Oxtails for years as a stew, with mixed vegatables and tomatoe sauce and I cant wait to try this recipe in the fall. I have to admit there are many recipes out there with wine in them, I only wish someone would specify the name brands of wines that work best. I am not a wine drinker and I do believe that a full bottle of wine as well as red wine vinegar is there to cut the fat that is accumulated from the oxtails, as they do produce alot of fat. Since I am not a wine drinker I usually purchase whats cheapest, for example I once purchased Boones Farm, horrible choice. The wine was over powering so I know not to cook with it again. Someone once said dont cook with wine you would not drink, never a truer statement. So since I dont drink period I believe Ill just leave the wine out altogether , skim some of the fat off and use red wine vinegar only, which I am more comfortable cooking with. Just cant wait. !!!!!

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I watched this episode, took notes, went online and got recipe and was really excited to make the oxtail stew. I love oxtails. I followed the recipe exactlly. The dish was horrible. There is way too much wine in this recipe. I felt uncomfortable pouring the whole bottle in and I was right. It was disgusting and my family and I were so disappointed. We tried but we couldn't even eat it because the red wine taste was so overwhelming and pungent. After sitting overnight, it was even worse. Do yourself favor and maybe reduce the wine to half the bottle or maybe even just a cup of the wine. Oxtails are too expensive to go to waste so I will never try this recipe again.

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This recipe is awesome! Followed the recipe with the exception of going a little heavier on the seasonings (read the previous comments and I cooked it in the crock pot. I prefer to cook oxtails on the stovetop but because this was a weeknight meal I figured the crock pot would work fine ~ good call on my part! This is definately one of our favorite oxtail recipes now and will certainly replace our standard stew recipe! Cooking time is going to vary depending on the size of your oxtails ~ the meat should be falling off the bone easily when pierced with a fork. Oxtails are rather fatty by nature ~ cook the meal in advance, refrigerate, and remove the hardened fat if it bothers you. Don't skimp on the buttered noodles, they totally make the dish. The noodle recipe is now going to be our "go to" recipe for other meals ~ the hubby liked his on the side, the kids & I liked the stew placed on top. I'm going to try this recipe with Veal Shanks....I think the gravy is going to make a wonderful Osso Bucco! PS a good loaf of crusty bread is a MUST!

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The initial recipe is BLAND so you must season and then re-season again. I also recommend that switch the wine and beef broth quantities, a whole bottle is way too much! I had to let mine stew for about 5 hours to reach fall off the bone point. it was just OK, I could have used any beef cut a created the same product.

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I had a lot of fun cooking this meal, but I must say oxtails are much fattier than I imagined. Maybe it's the southern style of cooking I'm not used to... but I skimmed about a pint of fat off the stew during the cooking process. The gravy came out thick and hearty, and was enjoyed, the stew very meaty. My wife made the comment... "Why didn't you use a pot roast?" Actually, it probably would have been better.

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I am retired and do all the cooking for my family. (my wife still works I had this recipe ready for my wife when she got home and she went back for 3rd's. My 20 year old son went back for 2nd's. The only thing that I changed, instead of oxtail (only because I don't think my wife and son would eat oxtail I used bone in beef short ribs, and it turned out fantastic. My wife and son are asking me when I am going to make it again. I said very soon.

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Could I substitute the oxtail for a ham hawk?
The recipe looks amazing but I'm not so keen on the oxtail.

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To Patricia in St Cloud FL. What I have done with past recipes that are not very specific with which wine to purchase is to go to a wine shop or where ever you purchase liquor and ask somebody. Tell them your looking for a dry red wine and that your making this dish and they will show some good wines in the price range you are looking for. I have done this numerous times with great results every time. It even works in the grocery store (most times with fresh produce. I hope this helps and by the way...this recipe rocks. Moist, tender and delicious. Packed with tons of flavor.