4Heat the pressure cooker with the lid off, season the oxtail pieces and seal the meat. Add the red wine and reduce by half
5Heat the pressure cooker with the lid off, season the oxtail pieces and seal the meat. Add the red wine and reduce by half
6Heat the pressure cooker with the lid off, season the oxtail pieces and seal the meat. Add the red wine and reduce by half
7Add the beef stock, vegetables and herbs. Put the lid on the pressure cooker, bring up to full pressure then reduce the heat. Cook at a medium pace for 40 minutes
8Add the beef stock, vegetables and herbs. Put the lid on the pressure cooker, bring up to full pressure then reduce the heat. Cook at a medium pace for 40 minutes
9Add the beef stock, vegetables and herbs. Put the lid on the pressure cooker, bring up to full pressure then reduce the heat. Cook at a medium pace for 40 minutes
10Release the pressure, remove the meat from the bone and dice the cooked vegetables. Mix the two together and set aside
11Release the pressure, remove the meat from the bone and dice the cooked vegetables. Mix the two together and set aside
12Release the pressure, remove the meat from the bone and dice the cooked vegetables. Mix the two together and set aside
13Pass the juices into a pan, bring to a gently boil and reduce until sticky. Add this to the oxtail and mix well
14Pass the juices into a pan, bring to a gently boil and reduce until sticky. Add this to the oxtail and mix well
15Pass the juices into a pan, bring to a gently boil and reduce until sticky. Add this to the oxtail and mix well
16Now make an emulsion to cook the Solomon’s seal. Bring the water to the boil, add a pinch of salt and then whisk in the butter until emulsified. Set aside until ready to use
17Now make an emulsion to cook the Solomon’s seal. Bring the water to the boil, add a pinch of salt and then whisk in the butter until emulsified. Set aside until ready to use
18Now make an emulsion to cook the Solomon’s seal. Bring the water to the boil, add a pinch of salt and then whisk in the butter until emulsified. Set aside until ready to use
19Heat a little oil in a frying pan, season the sirloin and seal on the fat side until golden and rendered, then roll the beef in the pan to caramelise the remainder. Finally, add a couple of knobs of butter and finish roasting for 3-4 minutes, remove and rest in a warm place
20Heat a little oil in a frying pan, season the sirloin and seal on the fat side until golden and rendered, then roll the beef in the pan to caramelise the remainder. Finally, add a couple of knobs of butter and finish roasting for 3-4 minutes, remove and rest in a warm place
21Heat a little oil in a frying pan, season the sirloin and seal on the fat side until golden and rendered, then roll the beef in the pan to caramelise the remainder. Finally, add a couple of knobs of butter and finish roasting for 3-4 minutes, remove and rest in a warm place
22Sear and colour the raw asparagus in a pan with a little oil and butter until golden brown. Finish with a healthy splash of the ale and cook until the beer emulsifies and thickens into a sauce
23Sear and colour the raw asparagus in a pan with a little oil and butter until golden brown. Finish with a healthy splash of the ale and cook until the beer emulsifies and thickens into a sauce
24Sear and colour the raw asparagus in a pan with a little oil and butter until golden brown. Finish with a healthy splash of the ale and cook until the beer emulsifies and thickens into a sauce
25Bring the emulsion back to the boil and blanch the Solomon’s seal for 2 minutes in the emulsion. Strain and set aside
26Bring the emulsion back to the boil and blanch the Solomon’s seal for 2 minutes in the emulsion. Strain and set aside
27Bring the emulsion back to the boil and blanch the Solomon’s seal for 2 minutes in the emulsion. Strain and set aside
28For the Charlotte potato slices, wash the potatoes thoroughly and slice on a mandolin to a thickness of 2mm. Blanch in boiling salted water for 1 minute, strain and refresh in ice water
29For the Charlotte potato slices, wash the potatoes thoroughly and slice on a mandolin to a thickness of 2mm. Blanch in boiling salted water for 1 minute, strain and refresh in ice water
30For the Charlotte potato slices, wash the potatoes thoroughly and slice on a mandolin to a thickness of 2mm. Blanch in boiling salted water for 1 minute, strain and refresh in ice water
31Remove from the iced water and pat dry. Heat the butter in a large frying pan and once foaming add the potatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes, just to coat in the butter. Remove from the pan, season and set aside
32Remove from the iced water and pat dry. Heat the butter in a large frying pan and once foaming add the potatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes, just to coat in the butter. Remove from the pan, season and set aside
33Remove from the iced water and pat dry. Heat the butter in a large frying pan and once foaming add the potatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes, just to coat in the butter. Remove from the pan, season and set aside
34Warm the oxtail in a pan, carve the beef into 4 pieces and top with the oxtail
35Warm the oxtail in a pan, carve the beef into 4 pieces and top with the oxtail
36Warm the oxtail in a pan, carve the beef into 4 pieces and top with the oxtail
37Arrange on a plate with the asparagus, potato thins and Solomon’s seal, then drizzle with the reduced beer
38Arrange on a plate with the asparagus, potato thins and Solomon’s seal, then drizzle with the reduced beer
39Arrange on a plate with the asparagus, potato thins and Solomon’s seal, then drizzle with the reduced beer