I have to admit that goat is probably my least favorite of the “unconventional” meat we’ve tried. But it makes excellent breakfast sausage if you mix it with another fat —
I suspect that it will be best in either Mexican or other strong curry/spice flavors. I think what killed me is not being able to eat nightshades and you really need the acid/heat to reduce the gaminess. I find it pretty similar to venison in terms of flavor and the game-y taste, but I also think we didn’t choose the best meat to start with and some meat goats are much much milder!
I think you're right that it will probably taste best in strongly-flavored dishes, BUT, I am thinking about making a ground goat pasty :) - traditionally these are made with ground beef but they can sometimes be a bit bland. I've also had venison pasties that I think are really good. I'll definitely be doing curries, stews, and the like, as well.
What does goat taste like? I'll be honest, I've always been a little weirded out by eating animals I don't consider the "traditional" animals to eat in the U.S. 🫣
Agree with Annelise that it's similar to venison, or maybe something between venison and lamb. Like any other animal it's going to be affected by what it ate and how old it was - these were two young goats (maybe 5 or 6 mo old?) so should be more mild than older goat meat :)
I have to admit that goat is probably my least favorite of the “unconventional” meat we’ve tried. But it makes excellent breakfast sausage if you mix it with another fat —
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/heres-whats-cooking-for-breakfast-goat-sausage.151541/
(I up the spice to meat ratio here)
I suspect that it will be best in either Mexican or other strong curry/spice flavors. I think what killed me is not being able to eat nightshades and you really need the acid/heat to reduce the gaminess. I find it pretty similar to venison in terms of flavor and the game-y taste, but I also think we didn’t choose the best meat to start with and some meat goats are much much milder!
Meant to say - this sausage looks so good!
I think you're right that it will probably taste best in strongly-flavored dishes, BUT, I am thinking about making a ground goat pasty :) - traditionally these are made with ground beef but they can sometimes be a bit bland. I've also had venison pasties that I think are really good. I'll definitely be doing curries, stews, and the like, as well.
What does goat taste like? I'll be honest, I've always been a little weirded out by eating animals I don't consider the "traditional" animals to eat in the U.S. 🫣
Agree with Annelise that it's similar to venison, or maybe something between venison and lamb. Like any other animal it's going to be affected by what it ate and how old it was - these were two young goats (maybe 5 or 6 mo old?) so should be more mild than older goat meat :)
Also I trust the farmer and the way the animals were cared for - and I'm sure that makes a difference!