method
1. Place the oxtail joints, quartered onion, carrot and bay leaf in a large saucepan with 1 litre (1 3/4 pints) water.
2. Season and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours.
3. Remove the oxtail joints with a slotted spoon and set aside. Chill the stock for about 3 hours or until the fat solidifies on the surface. Remove the fat.
4. Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the chopped onion and celery and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the flour, then add 600 ml (1 pint) of the skimmed oxtail stock and bring to the boil stirring, until thickened.
6. Place the oxtail joints in a casserole dish and scatter over the cranberries.
7. Pour over the sauce and cover.
8. Cook at 180°C (350°f) mark 4 for about 1 hour, until heated through.
serving amount
serves 4
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