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Last Updated: April 20, 2025 Fact Checked

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  • Making Roasted Goat Meat
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This article was co-authored by Abyssinia Campbell. Abyssinia Campbell is an Executive Chef and the Owner of Chef Abyssinia, Personal Chef and Catering. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in catering, event planning, menu development, meal planning, and food business operations. When it comes to cooking, Chef Abyssinia enjoys using fruits, vegetables, healthy food alternatives, and local farm-fresh ingredients. She holds a BASc in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson and Wales University. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 379,547 times.

Goat meat is a lean meat that tastes similar to beef, but with less fat. It has a deep, earthy flavor that pairs well with strong spices. There are many ways to cook goat meat, all requiring slow cooking and low heat, plus moisture to tenderize the meat. Learn what cuts of meat to try to cook to create a succulent, rich result. These recipes yield 6 servings.

Ingredients

Stewed Goat Meat

  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 pounds boneless goat meat, cubed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 2 cups vegetable stock

Roasted Goat Meat

  • 2 pounds boneless goat loin
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 3:

Choosing a Cut

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  1. Step 1 Go to a butcher that sells specialty meat. 1 Go to a butcher that sells specialty meat. Goat meat is not commonly available in Western supermarkets. You'll need to look for it through specialist butchers, online sellers from farms or gourmet food sellers, and in some Middle Eastern, Indian or Caribbean specialty grocery stores.
    • Sometimes the words "chevon" (older goat meat), "cabrito" (younger goat meat) or "capretto" are used to denote that the meat is goat's.
    • You can also ask your local butcher to source some goat meat if you'd like to try it.
  2. Step 2 Select a cut of fresh meat. 2 Select a cut of fresh meat. Like beef or pork, there are a variety of cuts of goat meat to choose from. Each one has a different texture and flavor, and each requires a different cooking method. Here are the most popular cuts, and the best cooking methods for them:
    • Cheeks: Stew.
    • Chops: Marinate and roast.
    • Cubed or minced meat: Stew on or off the bone.
    • Goat leg: Marinate and roast.
    • Leg steaks: Marinate and roast.
    • Shoulder: Marinate and roast.
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  3. Step 3 Learn how to bring out the best flavor in goat meat. 3 Learn how to bring out the best flavor in goat meat. Goat is quite lean, and if cooked at the high temperatures, it will toughen and be intolerable for eating. Goat meat is best when it has been slow-cooked to break down the tendons in the meat. Marinating goat meat is another good way to tenderize the meat.[1] In addition:
    • Goat meat loses moisture very quickly due to its low fat content. The best way to cook goat meat is to cook it slowly, preferably in a slow cooker, at a low temperature, and with plenty of moisture.
    • Moreover, goat meat should never be served rare; it must be thoroughly and well cooked in order for it to be appealing.
    • Flavorful additions tend to make goat meat delicious. Goat meat is ideal for eating with Middle Eastern, Mexican and Indian dishes that use a slow cooking method. The meat gets infused with spices as it becomes tender.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 3:

Making Stewed Goat Meat

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Goat Meat 1 Cube the goat meat. In many cases you can buy goat meat that has already been cubed, or cut into bite-sized pieces. If your goat meat has not been cubed, use a sharp knife to slice it into 1-inch pieces that will break down easily in the stew.
    • Any type of goat can be stewed. If you can't find pre-cubed goat meat, consider stewing a goat leg or goat steaks instead. You can stew a goat leg without cubing it.
    • You need two pounds of goat meat, not including the weight of the bone.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Goat Meat 2 Marinate the meat and vegetables. Combine the carrots, celery, onions and pepper in a bowl with the goat meat. Season the mixture with a teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cover the bowl and allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator overnight. If you don't have enough time to refrigerate it overnight, do so for at least two hours.[2]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Goat Meat 3 Brown the meat and vegetables. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add the marinated meat and vegetables and spread them out in an even layer. Cook on one side until browned, then turn the meat to brown on the other side.[3]
    • There's no need to cook the meat through. Simply brown it on both sides and cook no longer than one to two minutes. Otherwise, the meat will come out tough.
    • You can transfer the stew to a slow cooker at this point if you'd prefer not to cook it on the stove.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Goat Meat 4 Add the stock and tomato paste. Stir it well, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer.[4] If you want to flavor the stew differently try any of the following variations:
    • For curried goat meat: substitute a cup of coconut milk for a cup of stock. Add 3 tablespoons curry powder.
    • For spicy goat meat: add 1/2 Scotch Bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Goat Meat 5 Simmer the stew for two hours. Keep it at a low simmer for the duration of the cooking time. Check every fifteen minutes or so to make sure there is enough liquid in the saucepan to keep the meat and vegetables covered. If needed, add water or more stock in small increments to prevent the stew from drying out.[5]
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Goat Meat 6 Serve the stew when the meat is tender.[6] After about two hours, the meat should be succulent and fall-apart tender when you poke it with a fork. This stew is delicious when served over rice. It tastes even better the next day.[7]
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Making Roasted Goat Meat

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  1. Step 1 Choose goat meat to roast. 1 Choose goat meat to roast. You can roast any cut of goat meat by cubing it and threading it onto skewers. If you'd rather roast a whole leg, that's fine, too. You need two pounds of goat meat, not including the weight of the bone.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Goat Meat 2 Marinate the goat meat. In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, orange juice and all of the spices. Add the goat meat to the bowl and coat it completely with the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate it overnight, or for at least four hours.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Goat Meat 3 Preheat the oven to 300° F (150° C). This lower temperature will cook the meat slowly, allowing time for it to tenderize.
  4. Step 4 Wrap the meat in foil. 4 Wrap the meat in foil. Place the meat in the middle of a sheet of aluminum foil. Gather the edges to create a roasting pouch that won't leak. This will trap moisture against the meat so that it won't dry out. Place the pouch in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet.
  5. Step 5 Roast the meat for one hour. 5 Roast the meat for one hour. When the hour is up, check the meat to see whether it is fall-apart tender. It should come apart easily when poked with a fork. If it holds together, return the meat to the oven to roast for another half hour.
  6. Step 6 Serve the meat with rice and peas. 6 Serve the meat with rice and peas. This traditional Caribbean dish tastes delicious with classic rice and peas or another starchy side dish.
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  • Question How do I cook shoulder of goat? Community Answer Community Answer Cook goat just like lamb. However, please ask your butcher to provide you with young goat meat (called a kid). Casserole/curry sized pieces with bone are best. Marinate the meat in your preferred spicing (preferably overnight). Always bring your meat up to room temp before cooking it slow and steady. Oven temps about 160 - 180 degrees C electric (take it down about 10 degrees C for gas). Cooking a shoulder, bone-in, in the oven is nice, but cook it slow and cover with aluminium foil or oven bag during this time. Note: goat has less fat than lamb, so keep it moist! Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 10 Helpful 23
  • Question Which cultures eat goat meat? Dvor Dvor Community Answer Lots: Middle East, South Asia, South America, Caribbean, and the Balkans are heavy consumers of goat meat. Goat is often eaten in farming communities of any culture. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 3 Helpful 16
  • Question Can I use a pressure cooker to slow cook goat meat? Community Answer Community Answer Yes, you can. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 7 Helpful 36
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  • Goat meat is considered to be very environmentally friendly. Goats have a low impact on the land, they browse-eat a wide range of foods (not grains) and they are healthy. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
  • Some goat meat is milder in flavor than others. You might wish to inquire where the meat is sourced from and if it is known to be milder. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 2
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  • Never rush the cooking of goat meat. Thanks Helpful 23 Not Helpful 8
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References

  1. ↑ https://recipes.net/articles/how-to-cook-goat-meat-in-slow-cooker/
  2. ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robert-irvine/goat-stew-recipe-1946734
  3. ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/chevon-goat-stew-194010
  4. ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/chevon-goat-stew-194010
  5. ↑ Abyssinia Campbell. Executive Chef. Expert Interview
  6. ↑ Abyssinia Campbell. Executive Chef. Expert Interview
  7. ↑ https://recipes.net/articles/how-to-cook-goat-meat-in-slow-cooker/

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Abyssinia Campbell Co-authored by: Abyssinia Campbell Executive Chef This article was co-authored by Abyssinia Campbell. Abyssinia Campbell is an Executive Chef and the Owner of Chef Abyssinia, Personal Chef and Catering. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in catering, event planning, menu development, meal planning, and food business operations. When it comes to cooking, Chef Abyssinia enjoys using fruits, vegetables, healthy food alternatives, and local farm-fresh ingredients. She holds a BASc in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson and Wales University. This article has been viewed 379,547 times. 27 votes - 93% Co-authors: 26 Updated: April 20, 2025 Views: 379,547 Categories: Featured Articles | Asian Cuisine | Meat Article SummaryX

If you want to cook goat meat for a stew, chop goat cheeks into bite-sized pieces, season them in a bowl with vegetables, salt, and pepper, and place the bowl in the fridge overnight to let the flavors sink in. When you're ready to cook, brown the meat and vegetables for 1-2 minutes on each side. Then, stir in the stock and tomato paste, reduce the heat, and simmer the stew for 2 hours. To turn the stew into a curry instead, substitute 1 cup of stock for coconut milk and add 3 teaspoons of curry powder. To learn how to roast goat meat, keep reading! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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"I bought some goat meat from the farmer's market to try out, but I wasn't sure how to cook it for the..." more Clara Bell

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