How to make Jamaican style Curry Goat

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than goat.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme adds flavor without extra cost.

Season goat meat with green seasoning, curry powder, all-purpose seasoning, ginger, and crushed allspice; place in the freezer for 5 days.

Thaw the goat meat overnight before cooking.

Heat oil in a Dutch pot over medium heat.

Stir in curry powder until fragrant.

Add minced ginger, diced onion, and diced garlic; cook without burning.

Add the seasoned goat meat to the pot and stir to coat with oil and spices.

Cover the pot and cook over low heat until the goat produces its own juices, stirring occasionally.

Add scallion, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper; cut the pepper for more heat if desired.

Add hot water to the pot, cover, and let cook slowly on low heat until the goat is tender, about 1 hour.

Check occasionally to ensure the meat is cooking properly and not stringy.

Once the goat is about 95% cooked, add diced carrots and potatoes to the pot.

Simmer until the potatoes are cooked and the goat absorbs the fresh flavors from the added ingredients.

Ensure the gravy is not too thick and the meat is tender and juicy.

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