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--------------------MARINADE AND OXTAIL-------------------------
4 Cloves; whole
500 g Onions; peeled and
- quartered
1 Head of garlic; cloves
- peeled and halved
250 g Shallots; peeled
500 g Carrots; peeled, into
- 2 cm (3/4 in) slices
2 1/4 l Red Wine; such as Cote de
- Provence
1 bn Parsley; fresh
4 Bay leaves
1 bn Thyme; fresh
1 ts Peppercorns; black
2 1/2 kg Oxtail; into 10 cm
- (4 in) pieces

----------------------------STEW---------------------------------
300 g Salt pork; cubed
500 g Carrots; peeled, into
- 2 cm (1/4 in) slices
Salt
Pepper; black

------------------------FOR SERVING-----------------------------
Salt; coarse
250 g Rigatoni; or large macaroni

Oxtail is one of the most economical and most flavorful cuts of meat,
and one that takes well to marinating for days in a hearty mixture of
red wine, herbs, and vegetables. The longer you marinate the mixture,
the more flavorful it will be, but be sure it marinates at least 3
days. Oxtail is also a fatty cut ~- give yourself plenty of time to
allow the stew to cook and then cool, so all the fat can be skimmed
off. Serve this with thick noodles in warmed soup bowls, accompanied
by a tossed salad, and of course, a robust red wine. Stick a clove
into 4 onion quaters. Place all of the marinade ingredients through
the peppercorns in a large nonreactive casserole. Add the oxtail
pieces. Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Remove the pan from
the refrigerator from time to time to stir and evenly distribute all
the ingredients. The day before you plan to serve the stew, remove
the casserole from the refrigerator. Remove the pieces of oxtail from
the marinade and drain well. In a heavy skillet, brown the salt pork
over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Add the pieces of oxtail,
in batches, and brown on allsides. Return the oxtail and salt pork to
the marinade, adding, if necessary, enough water to cover generously.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Carefully skim any impurities or
grease that rise to the top. Simmer, keeping the mixture bubbling
gently, until the meat is falling off the bone, at least 2 to 2 1/2
hours. Remove from the heat to cool. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, use a small spoon to remove and discard all the fat
that has solidified on top of the stew. Add the fresh carrots, salt,
and pepper, and cook again until the mixture is heated through,
checking for seasoning from time to time. To serve, bring a large pot
of water to a boil. Add salt and the pasta. Cook the pasta just until
firm. Drain well. Evenly divide the pasta among shallow soup bowls.
With a two-pronged fork, carefully remove the pieces of oxtail from
the stew. Drain, and place on a carving board. Remove the meat in big
chunks, and place them on top of the pasta. Carefully spoon the sauce
and the vegetables on top of the meat, sprinkle with just a bit of
coarse salt. Serve immediately.

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