How to make Jerk Oxtail with Rice and Beans
This recipe is split into two components: jerk oxtails and rice. The great thing is that the Instant Pot pressure cooker mode does most of the work on the oxtails for you, and you can cook the rice while it does its thing. To whip up this dish, follow these simple steps:
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season your oxtails with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Transfer cooked oxtails to a bowl and cover with jerk seasoning paste, then cover with a lid and set aside. Optional: refrigerate the bowl overnight.
Add the oxtails to your Instant Pot, then pour the stock in the bowl that held the oxtails to get the remaining jerk seasoning paste and spoon it into the pot. Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaf, then seal the lid, press the pressure cooker button, set to high for 2 hours. Natural release the pressure. The oxtails should be fork tender when they’re done.
When the Instant Pot has about 30 minutes left, heat a saucepan over medium heat and add butter. Once hot, cook onions for 2 minutes, then add uncooked rice and cook for another minute.
Stir in the remaining butter, coconut milk, stock, red beans, thyme, and spices. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked through. Fluff rice and cover for 5 minutes before serving.
To serve, add rice and beans to a plate, then top with oxtails and gravy. Garnish with chopped green green onion flowers.
