====== Oxtail Soup with Barley ======
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===== Ingredients =====
Oxtail stock:
  * 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  * 4 pounds oxtails or beef shanks
  * Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  * 3 large shallots, coarsely chopped
  * 2 medium carrots, peeled, coarsely chopped
  * 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
  * 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  * 2 cups dry red wine
  * 4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
  * 2 sprigs thyme

Soup:
  *   12 ounces small cipolline or pearl onions
  *   Kosher salt
  *   3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  *   3 large red onions, thinly sliced
  *   1/3 cup bourbon
  *   2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  *   1/2 cup pearl barley
  *   Freshly ground black pepper
  *   Prepared cornbread (for serving)
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===== Info =====
  * **Prep:** 4 hours
  * **Cook:** 2 hours
  * **Serves:** 6-8
  * [[http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Oxtail-Soup-with-Onions-and-Barley-51149300|Source]]


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===== Directions =====
For oxtail stock:
  - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Season oxtails with salt and pepper. Working in 2 batches, cook until browned on all sides, adding 1 tablespoon oil between batches, 10-15 minutes per batch; transfer to a plate.
  - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to same pot. Add shallots, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine; cook, scraping up browned bits, until reduced by half, 5-8 minutes. Add parsley, thyme, and 4 cups water; return oxtails to pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is fork-tender, 3-3 1/2 hours.
  - Using a slotted spoon, transfer oxtails to a plate. Let cool slightly; shred meat, discarding bones. Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or measuring cup (discard solids). Skim fat from stock; add water if needed to measure 4 cups. DO AHEAD: Oxtail stock and meat can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool. Cover separately; chill. Rewarm before using.
For soup:
  - Cook cipolline onions in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, 5-8 minutes. Drain and let cool. Trim root ends; peel and set aside.
  -  Heat butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add red onions and cook, stirring occasionally, adding water by tablespoonfuls if pot becomes dry, until soft and deep brown, 45-60 minutes.
  - Remove from heat; add bourbon and reserved cipolline onions. Return to heat and cook, scraping up browned bits, until bourbon is evaporated, about 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, barley, and reserved oxtail stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender, 45-60 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Soup can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool slightly; chill until cold. Cover and keep chilled. Reheat before continuing.
  - Add reserved oxtail meat to soup. Thin soup with water, if needed. Divide soup among bowls and serve with cornbread alongside.

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