Oxtail P&acirct&eacute

Ingredients

• 3-4 pounds oxtails, cooked*
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3/4 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 teaspoons drained bottled green peppercorns
• 2 Tbsp oxtail bouillon or beef broth
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Prepare oxtails: Carefully pick through and discard the fat and bones from the oxtails. Place the meat in a food processor. onions: Heat 2 Tbsp of butter in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add the chopped onions. Cook until translucent and lightly browned, about 5-10 minutes.
2. Process oxtail meat, onions, butter, juice, peppercorns, bouillon, cloves, salt in food processor: Add the cooked onions to the oxtail meat in the food processor. Add 4 Tbsp more of butter, the orange juice, peppercorns, bouillon or broth, cloves and salt.
3. Pulse until the mixture is finely minced, but not completely smooth. the pâté into a crock or mold of some sort. The pâté will keep several days in the fridge, covered.
4. Bring to room temperature for serving, and serve with crusty bread or crackers.