Smoked Oxtails Recipe
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!
After the oxtails have sit overnight, you’re going to smoke them. 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!
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.
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican, Southern
Keywordsmoked oxtails
Prep Time8hours hours
Cook Time5hours hours
Total Time13hours hours
Servings4 servings
Ingredients
- 5 lbs beef oxtails cut and trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp Herbs De Province
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
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
