Cooking goat meat isn’t hard, but there are simple mistakes made in the process of cooking that can ruin the taste or texture, and I want to show you how to avoid them.
Follow these instructions and you won't have any more problems cooking goat meat.
1. Don’t Skip Cleaning It Properly:
Goat meat can have a strong smell if not cleaned well. Take your time and put in the effort to clean your goat meat thoroughly.
What you need to to do is wash it multiple times in warm water. If you want a fresher taste, soak it for 30 minutes in salted water or water with ginger and lime and then rinse.
2. Don’t Cook It Like Beef or Chicken:
Goat meat is leaner and tougher than beef or chicken — If you cook it the wrong way, it will come out tough and rubbery.
What you need to do is cook it slowly in very little water or in a pressure cooker so it becomes tender to the point where it's easily falling off the bone.
3. Don’t Be in a Hurry:
Goat meat needs time to soften. Rushing it will only give you tough, chewy meat.
What you need to do is, let it cook slowly on low heat. Boil for at least one hour, or 25–30 minutes in a pressure cooker.
4. Don’t Overload It With Spices:
Too many spices can hide the natural flavour of goat meat.
What you need to do is use simple seasonings like ginger, garlic, onions, and mild herbs to bring out the best taste in it.
5. Don’t Avoid Bones Completely:
Bones add flavour and nutrients to your cooking.
What you need to do is boil some pieces of bone along with your goat meat when making soups or stews. They make the broth tastier and healthier.
6. Don’t Store It Carelessly:
Great cooking can be ruined by poor storage.
What you need to do is allow your cooked goat rest for a few minutes before refrigerating. However, ensure to refrigerate within 2 hours, and always reheat until very hot.
TAKEAWAY:
Handling goat meat with care, cleaning it, slow cooking it, keeping flavours balanced, and storing it properly, is how you get tender, tasty goat meat every time.
But there's one more step you must not falter in. If you do, it ruins everything else.
And that is, buying from the right source.
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