The instant pot is perfect for cooking up deliciously golden brown oxtails that are full of flavor. Just season and cook for an easy, tasty dinner with these Instant Pot Oxtails. Pour the sauce over the top of the oxtails to serve the ultimate comfort meal with minimal effort!
Season the outside of the oxtails. Seasoning both sides and rub on oxtails to coat.
Pour 1 cup of water into instant pot.
Add oxtails all together, in one even layer. Place lid back on instant pot and lock into place.
Turn valve to sealing position. Press “pressure cook” button, then set timer for 45 minutes on high pressure.
Once time is up, quick release the steam. Open the instant pot and remove the oxtails with tongs. Use a large spoon or ladle to pour sauce from the pot over the oxtails.
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Notes
Over-season the oxtails, as some of the seasoning will end up in the water
Rub the seasonings on the oxtails to coat all over (use kitchen gloves for easy clean-up)
Be careful when opening pressure valve and releasing steam
After cooking, ladle broth from instant pot over oxtails for even more flavor