OXTAIL FOR RAND'S TREE FARM WORKERS ENJOY DAN:

           OXTAIL FOR RANDY’S TREE FARM WORKERS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 12

INGREDIENTS:

6 pounds oxtail. Cut into 1-1/2-inch lengths

1/4-cup all-purpose flour

4 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon honey

1/2-teaspon EACH dried oregano dried rosemary and dried thyme

1/8-teaspoon allspice

2 teaspoon curry powder

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 onions, chopped

2 carrots, cut into large chunks

1 fennel, diced

3 garlic cloves, sliced

2 fresh chipotle peppers, chopped

2 (750mi) bottles hearty red wine

2 cups beef broth

Garnish with cilantro

DIRECTIONS (PREHEAT OVEN TO 300 F)

1.   Toss the oxtail in flour to coat lightly.

2.   Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat when sizzling.

3.   Add oxtail in batches, cook, turning occasionally, about 5-6 minutes.

4.   Transfer to large cast iron pot.

5.   Drizzle the honey and next 7 ingredients over the top.

6.   Heat remaining oil in skillet over medium-high heat when sizzling.

7.   Add the vegetables garlic and chilies, sauté for about 6 minutes.

8.   Stir into the pot and add the hearty wine and broth

9.   Cover and bake for about 3 hours, or until the oxtail is very tender.

10  Skim off any fat from the surface of the sauce.

11  Garnish with cilantro.

ENJOY DAN:                                                                    COOKING IS MY LIFE!!