Jerk Oxtail Pizza
Who said pizza has to play it safe? We’re tossing tradition out the window and serving up a flavor bomb that’s got attitude, heat, and a whole lotta soul. Introducing: Jerk Oxtail Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Jerk BBQ Sauce.
This isn’t your neighborhood slice shop’s Friday night special. This is luxury-meets-heat, Caribbean street food swagger on a thin, crispy crust. We’re talking slow-cooked, fall-off-the-bone oxtail, tossed in jerk spices, layered on a crispy crust, and drizzled with sticky-sweet jerk BBQ sauce like it owes you money.
Top it with caramelized onions that melt in your mouth and suddenly—boom—you’re not eating pizza. You’re experiencing it.
Jerk Oxtail Pizza
Course: Appetizer, DinnerCuisine: CaribbeanDifficulty: Medium8
servings30
minutes3
hours500
kcalIngredients (For The Oxtail)
2 lbs oxtails
2 tbsp browning
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp jerk paste (or 2 tbsp dry jerk seasoning)
1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Accent (optional)
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups beef broth or water (for braising)
- For The Caramelized Onions
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp butter
Pinch of salt
1 tsp brown sugar
- For The Jerk BBQ Sauce
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1 tbsp jerk paste
1 tsp honey (optional)
- For The Pizza Base
1 pre-made thin crust pizza shell (12-inch)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley or sliced scallions (optional garnish)
Directions
- Braise the Oxtail
– Season oxtails with browning, ketchup, jerk paste, and dry seasonings.
– Sear until browned, then add broth or water.
– Cover and braise on low for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until fork-tender.
– Cool and shred meat from bones. Set aside. - Caramelize the Onions
– Sauté onions in butter with a pinch of salt and brown sugar.
– Cook low and slow for 25–30 minutes until rich, golden, and soft. - Make the Jerk BBQ Sauce
– Stir together BBQ sauce, jerk paste, and honey in a saucepan.
– Warm gently and set aside. - Assemble the Pizza
– Preheat oven to 450°F (or follow crust directions).
– Place store-bought crust on a baking sheet or stone.
– Spread a thin layer of jerk BBQ sauce.
– Add a mix of shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar.
– Top with shredded oxtail and caramelized onions.
– Drizzle with more jerk BBQ sauce if you’re feeling wild. - Bake It
– Bake for 10–12 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is crisp.
– Garnish with parsley or scallions. Slice. Serve. Dominate.
Notes
- This ain’t a pizza for the picky. It’s for the bold. The risk-takers. The ones who see oxtail and think, “Why not put that on pizza?” One bite in and you’ll realize—you weren’t ready, but you’re glad you showed up.
