Oxtail and Beans (one of my favourites)

INGREDIENTS: 2lb oxtail 1 onion, minced 6-8 grains whole pimento 1/2 cup scallion chopped 1/2 pint broad beans(dried)or 1 tin Thyme to taste (about 1 tsp dried or 2 tsp fresh) 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp cooking oil 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp ketchup Dash of soy sauce METHOD: Season oxtail and allow to marinate for at least one hour in a covered container in the refrigerator. Use a heavy saucepan (or pressure cooker), heat oil and brown well. Pour off oil and add water a little at a time; also add broad beans. Cover and cook on a low simmer until meat and beans are very tender. (if using a pressure cooker, put enough water to cover meat and beans and cook for 30 minutes or until tender). Carrots, long dumplings, or any vegetable of your choice may be added to gravy. DO NOT PRESSURE THE SPICE (pimento) or vegetables. serve with enough gravy to cover meat. serves four persons.