How long does it take to smoke oxtails at 225?

Let your beef oxtails smoke for 1–2 hours , turning carefully every 30–40 minutes to ensure proper cooking on all sides.

Do I have to brown my oxtails before cooking?

Browning your oxtails will not cook the meat . Instead, it will enhance its color and aroma by caramelizing its exterior. Browning beef oxtails in a hot skillet before braising will also add rich depth and flavor to the meat.

Does oxtail get softer the longer you cook it?

Does Oxtail Get Softer The Longer You Cook It? Yes, it definitely does . Similar to a Neapolitan Ragù, the longer you cook the oxtail, the better the sauce or stew becomes.

How long to smoke oxtails on Traeger at 250?

Looking for cooking temp of 250-275F. You want to smoke these for an hour and a half on each side for a total of 3 hours . It's okay if you go a little longer. These oxtails will not get tender without being braised.

Why do you soak oxtails in water?

Soak the oxtail in cold water for 1 hour. Place in a pan of fresh water, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. By soaking and blanching the oxtail before cooking any impurities are removed .

How long to smoke a 5lb brisket at 250?

It takes approximately 7 hours to cook a 5 pound brisket at the base temperature of 250°F. You can use an internal thermometer to gauge when it's done cooking.

Does Pit Boss smoke at 225?

( Smoke setting temperature range is 180-210° F/ 80-100° C ). Then close the lid and adjust your temperature to the desired setpoint. - Starting the grill on the smoke setting ensures that the firepot is not overloaded with pellets.

Why are my oxtails still tough?

As the meat braises, the collagen inside the cut cooks down and becomes gelatin; as it dissolves, the meat's fibers relax and tenderize. However, if the cooking temperature is too high, these muscle fibers will shrink and seize up, toughening .

Why do my oxtails taste bitter?

OK, so if you find that your brown stew 'oxtail' dish has a more bitter taste, this is more than likely due to using too much browning sauce . No worries---you can fix this! Simply break up the bitter taste with a bit of ketchup, brown sugar, and additional stock. This should help!

How many hours does a brisket take to smoke at 225?

A: You can usually figure about 1.5 hours per pound at 225 degrees for brisket, pork shoulder and other larger pieces of meat. Several things can affect this time such as actual meat thickness, wind, temperature and how often you open the door of the smoker.

How long does it take for oxtails to get tender?

Fill with enough water to cover oxtails and place over high heat. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook oxtails until tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours .

Can you smoke meat at 225?

A smoker set around 225°F allows the meat to slowly imbue the flavors of the smoke , aiming for a fork-tender finish between 195°F and 205°F. The pork shoulder benefits from the same heat settings. Pork ribs, meanwhile, are best smoked between 225°F and 250°F, aiming for internal temperatures between 190°F and 203°F.

How long to smoke beef at 250?

You'll need to cook brisket at 250° for about 30-40 minutes per pound . Upping the temperature to 250°, from the established tried and true rule of smoking at 225°, has some shocking and actually delicious results! You see, when we smoke brisket at 225° F the timing is around 1-1.25 hours per lb.

Smoked Oxtails Recipe (2024)

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By Rosie Published: May 12, 2020 Updated: July 11, 2023
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Homemade smoked oxtails that can be eating alone or used in another dish!

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!

Baked Smothered Oxtails
Stovetop Oxtails Recipe
Slow Cooker BBQ Oxtails

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!

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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 hours

Cook Time 5 hours hours

Total Time 13 hours hours

Servings 4 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

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Recipe by: Rosie

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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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Oscar Williams says
May 12, 2020 at 12:55 pm
Will be doing this next weekend, Looks great
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- Rosie says
  May 12, 2020 at 1:01 pm
  See Also
  Roast Chicken and Vegetables With Tahini Recipe
  Thanks Oscar!!
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James says
May 12, 2020 at 1:50 pm

OMG. IM IN LOVE!!
Thanks Rosie!!!!
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- Rosie says
  May 12, 2020 at 1:57 pm
  Yasssss!! I hope you give it a try! XOXO
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CJ says
May 12, 2020 at 1:59 pm
Do you have a recipe for oxtails in the slow cooker?
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- Rosie says
  May 12, 2020 at 3:27 pm
  Hi Cj! Yes I do.. Here’s a recipe for my slow cooker smothered oxtails. Here’s a recipe for my slow cooker smothered oxtails.
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  - Kiesha B. says
    November 16, 2021 at 6:32 pm
    
    I have been using alot of your recipes for alot of Sunday meals and im happy to say that I will be cooking this for me and my 3 kids this Sunday. They have never had oxtails before and im pretty sure they would absolutely love these. I cant wait until Thanksgiving I have a menu ready but I have to work on that day so I have to cook a day ahead . Well ill come back to let you know how it turns out by sunday. Thank you Rosie
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Onsby Miles says
May 12, 2020 at 2:09 pm
Where do we get the video for the smoke oxtails I do not see it can you send me the link
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- Rosie says
  May 12, 2020 at 3:28 pm
  Hi there! There isn’t a video for this recipe. Sorry…
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Roni Marshall says
May 13, 2020 at 9:58 am
Love the oxtails receipe, now that’s a treat! Thanks cuz for sharing!
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- Rosie says
  May 13, 2020 at 10:28 am
  Thanks Roni!
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Maliaka Mealy says
May 14, 2020 at 8:21 pm
Ohhhhh sis I’m making this, this weekend. Ayeeee ❤️
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- Rosie says
  May 16, 2020 at 11:47 am
  Enjoy luv!
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Eddie says
May 15, 2020 at 9:57 am
Now that I spend more time at home, I can try more recipes. Please keep them coming Thank you.
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- Rosie says
  May 16, 2020 at 11:39 am
  I most definitely will keep the recipes coming Eddie!
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Lillie says
May 21, 2020 at 2:32 pm
I love oxtails and appreciate all these tasty recipes. Please keep them coming.
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jasmmo says
October 5, 2020 at 7:09 am
just seasoned them up i will fire up the smoker tomorrow morning . This ill be our 1st time for ox tail !!
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Rebecca says
September 14, 2023 at 2:10 pm
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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Vici and Bob Paulino says
October 15, 2023 at 8:41 am

Going to season some up for the smoker!
Can’t wait!
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Michael says
November 10, 2023 at 5:17 am
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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