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Smoked Oxtails Recipe

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Homemade smoked oxtails that can be eating alone or used in another dish!

Smoked oxtails are packed with flavor and smoked until they are fall off the bone tender


 

Hey cousins! It’s no secret that my babies love oxtails! I swear y’all are trying to oxtail me out, LOL! Anyways, as long as you request the recipes, I’m going to upload them! In this post I’m going to show you how I make my smoked oxtails!

Let me just be upfront with you before we get started y’all! This smoked oxtails recipe is time consuming. For maximum results, you’re going to have to season the oxtails then let them refrigerate overnight. PLEASE, don’t try to season the oxtails, then put them directly into the smoker. You need the oxtails to really sit, and absorb the seasonings overnight. So don’t skip that step cousins!

While you’re here… Don’t forget to stop by these other delicious oxtail recipes!

These oxtails are seasoned overnight for maximum flavor before being hickory smoked

After the oxtails have sit overnight, you’re going to smoke them (well duh, right, LOL!!). I personally use electric pellet smoker, because it’s super easy for me to use. However if you have a different smoker that you’d like to use, you can do so. Also, I use hickory wood pellets!

Tender, perfectly seasoned hickory smoked oxtails

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Smoked Oxtails Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone tender oxtails seasoned with a special seasoning blend overnight, then smoked to perfection! Serve these oxtails on their own or with a classic side like collard greens or cornbread.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword smoked oxtails
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 13 hours
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Make sure that the oxtails are nice and clean.
  • Place the oxtails on a flat surface, then drizzle them with the olive oil.
  • Combine all the seasonings, then generously sprinkle all over the oxtails.
  • Put the oxtails into a large freezer bag, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat your smoker to 300 F.
  • Once the temperature has reached 300 F, put in the oxtails.
  • Smoke the oxtails from 3-5 hours (depending on size!)
  • Remove the oxtails from the smoker, and cover with foil.
  • Let sit for 30 minutes (if eating now), or refrigerate OR freeze for later use!

Notes

Large oxtails smoke for 4 & 1/2 – 5 hours
Medium oxtails smoke for 3 hours
Tiny ones smoke for 1  & 1/2 hour
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Recipe by: Rosie

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MEET THE RECIPE AUTHOR

Rosie

I’m a Soul Food blogger living in the Pacific Northwest, bringing Southern cooking to gorgeous Seattle, Washington. I was born and raised in the PNW, but my family roots go all the way to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where my grandparents were born and raised. I live every day to bring the traditional values, recipes, and love of food to life for my family—whether they’re online or in real life. So, welcome to the party, family!

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  10. I cannot wait to try this. I have had them in the oven and on the stove top. By the way trying that one too. But the smoked ones I am in heaven. And I haven’t even tried it. Will check back and let ya know how they come out.

    Thanks

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  12. So I’ve been keeping up on a gentleman Les BBQ,who has been serving these up for sometime now. After careful study and attention to detail, Being no stranger to cooking BBQ, grilling, I was like I’m ready to give it a go. …. then I was like…… “You let me just take a look- see about how to approach these and maybe grab a pro tip or two from a recipe…… so I stumbled upon yours and was like “OK, she can nudge me in tge right direction ” …….. Anyway wish I could share the finished product with you…. ya know get your seal of approval and all……. but hey I know they’ll be good……….. thx

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  13. 4 stars
    Smoking the Oxtails now! Let’s see how they come out. I added my own little flavor as usual. I cook to taste.

    Thanks,

    Eddie

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