After cleaning and trimming the fat from the oxtail as mentioned above, add the black pepper, salt, smoked paprika, onion and pimento.
Using you hand or a large spoon, thoroughly combine all the spiced and onions onto the oxtail and set aside. Marinating any meat is best, when done at least 4 hours prior to cooking.
Pressure Cooking the Oxtail
Pour the tablespoon of olive oil into the instant pot and to the saute setting.
Add each piece of oxtail flat side down and brown for 3 minutes on each side.
Cover the instant pot and set to pressure cook for 25 minutes.Ensure that the vent in sealed!
Once the timer is up, allow the steam to release using the natural pressure release for 5 minutes. Use the quick release method to release the remaining pressure.