CURRIED GOAT (The best Jamaican style Curry Goat)

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective compared to goat.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with fewer calories, while bell pepper is milder.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Wash 5 lbs of goat meat.

Season goat meat with salt, JK seasoning, and all-purpose seasoning.

Add Jamaican better pack curry powder and Chief goat curry powder to the meat.

In a blender, combine garlic, onion, and pimenta peppers to make green seasoning.

Mix all seasonings into the goat meat, ensuring each piece is well coated.

Cover and let the meat marinate for at least 1 hour or cook immediately.

In a Dutch pot, add cooking oil, curry powder, chopped garlic, and onions.

Toast the curry powder with garlic and onions until fragrant.

Add the seasoned goat meat to the pot and mix well.

Cover and cook on medium to low heat for about 10-15 minutes to let the meat render its juices.

After 10-15 minutes, add hot water to the pot and mix.

Cover and cook on low heat for 45 minutes to an hour until the meat is tender.

After 1 hour, add potatoes, fresh thyme, whole scotch bonnet pepper, pimenta peppers, and coconut milk.

Optionally add Maggi seasoning for extra flavor.

Cover and cook for another 8-10 minutes until done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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