Eating goat

[Gelcoater]

Anyone?

I was in Corona the other day and noticed a hole in the wall Mexican store that apparently, by my limited Spanish skills, sells goat meat exclusively.
I didn’t stop in but does make me curious.
I think? I’ve had it? Long ago in my single alcohol infused days? Can’t say I remember it, so I know it wasn’t horrid, or I’d remember it

What’s the skinny on the kid?
Any family favorite recipes?
Any above par taco shops serve it I could hit in the IE?

 

[Waffles]

It's an acquired taste and can taste like shit if not done right.

There's a new spot off 6th and Smith in corona called el chivito birrieria that's surprisingly really good. It's in the same shopping center as the Wal-Mart.

 

[Rsqfxr]

went to a wedding for a friend from trinidad and curry goat was on the menu, people had a look on their face when they heard goat was on the menu but at the end people were making to go plates and none was left

 

[2Driver]

Use double your favorite seasoning, smoker for 12 hours with a leather work glove on either side of the goat.
After 12 hours remove goat and throw it away and eat the gloves

 

[Old Texan]

We were on vacation in San Antonio when my 2 girls were little. Having lunch at a favorite Mexican restaurant in the Farmer's Market, I ordered a Cabrito special. One asked what was that meat I was gnawing of such a tiny rib bone. "Baby goat," was my reply. Horrific screams and tears followed.....Damn it was good.

 

[Rsqfxr]

Use double your favorite seasoning, smoker for 12 hours with a leather work glove on either side of the goat.
After 12 hours remove goat and throw it away and eat the gloves

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[Yellowboat]

It's not bad when done right, if not it makes the worse deer taste good

 

[BingerFang]

Very popular down in Baja in some of the small towns. It is absolutely delicious.

 

[Ouderkirk]

Anyone?

I was in Corona the other day and noticed a hole in the wall Mexican store that apparently, by my limited Spanish skills, sells goat meat exclusively.
I didn’t stop in but does make me curious.
I think? I’ve had it? Long ago in my single alcohol infused days? Can’t say I remember it, so I know it wasn’t horrid, or I’d remember it

What’s the skinny on the kid?
Any family favorite recipes?
Any above par taco shops serve it I could hit in the IE?

It can't be worse than eating camel. That... is simply revolting.

 

[sirbob]

When I was a young sales rep selling Marlboro cigs, my territory was Santa Ana.

El Toro market used to basically sell 4 things. Marlboros / Budweiser / fresh tortillas made fresh all day and baked goat heads. Every time I called on them we would walk the Tortilla line and grab a hand full - then pull a goat head out of the oven and eat some of the best tacos I’ve had!

 

[monkeyswrench]

Grew up in a half breed home. Pops' side of the family had it at family stuff at the park and backyards...I don't think it was ever served inside. I liked it, as long as it wasn't staring at me

Some friends that were overseas hate it, smell and taste. They say it was the only readily available meat in the outskirts of Afghanistan...dunno

 

[Go-Fly]

Eating goat is like rimming. The outcome is predictable just because what it is.

 

[Gelcoater]

Eating goat is like rimming. The outcome is predictable just because what it is.

Lol!

 

[monkeyswrench]

Down here the Basque sheepherders get a young kid and young lamb, dress em, wrap em in banana leaves and pit BBQ them with ail trimmings ( herbs, spices, fruits, veggies, taters, onions ect.) in custom cast iron coffins. Then use a mix of ironwood and mesquite coals for a slow cook.
When it comes out of the ground it's a fall off the bone feast and party all night. The head meat is sublime

Mmmmm....Basque food Bakersfield had some good spots...Rack of lamb, tongue and buckets of home fries! Getting fat just thinking about it

 

[Rondog4405]

I can think of a 1000 things id rather eat than a goat...... But thats just me

 

[The Prisoner]

NAAAAAAAAA!

 

[pronstar]

went to a wedding for a friend from trinidad and curry goat was on the menu, people had a look on their face when they heard goat was on the menu but at the end people were making to go plates and none was left

Curry goat is also hugely popular in Jamaica...and you’re right, it’s delicious and once we got over it being goat, we ate that shit on the daily [emoji106]


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[N of the rvr]

Chevon...brings back childhood memories at my grandparents

 

[RiverDave]

I thought the meat in the vertical rotisserie in all the Mexican places was goat..

I’ve had that a few times and it was good? Is it not goat?

 

[Waffles]

When I was a young sales rep selling Marlboro cigs, my territory was Santa Ana.

El Toro market used to basically sell 4 things. Marlboros / Budweiser / fresh tortillas made fresh all day and baked goat heads. Every time I called on them we would walk the Tortilla line and grab a hand full - then pull a goat head out of the oven and eat some of the best tacos I’ve had!

Two different things. Those heads you saw were cabeza de borrego (sheep) not chivo (goat). You'd know because in its purest form, or at least the way el toro preps the sheep's heads, goat tastes like shit.

I thought the meat in the vertical rotisserie in all the Mexican places was goat..

I’ve had that a few times and it was good? Is it not goat?

You're thinking of gyros
Al pastor is marinated pork

 

[Sleek-Jet]

Gryos are lamb.

 

[Maestro]

Goats done right is delicious. My uncle a ran a side job of butchering goats that I helped him on. Primarily Hispanics and Asians. I can get a fresh still breathing goat of your selection and haveit in your cooler in about 30 min. All why you watch now cooking it is the trick. The meat is tough and gamey. Slow cooking is the key.

 

[Groper]

Haters goina hate on Gote (Birria) cooked like this >>>https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/235755/birria-recipe/ is killer.
It's my go to in the Barrio

 

[sirbob]

Two different things. Those heads you saw were cabeza de borrego (sheep) not chivo (goat). You'd know because in its purest form, or at least the way el toro preps the sheep's heads, goat tastes like shit.


You're thinking of gyros
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if you say so - I wouldn’t know the difference. I’m just going by what the guy that made them told me?

if you say so - I wouldn’t know the difference. I’m just going by what the guy that made them told me?

 

[monkeyswrench]

So, you can get head in some of those shops in Santa Ana? Well then, Anaheim's got nothing on them then

 

[lebel409]

When I was a kid my boss was american indian. He'd throw BIG parties and always have something roast in a pit. Goat was tasty, but took a few CLs to get it to happen. They all said it was good, but the burro was better.

 

[liquid addiction]

I thought this was interesting:

Around the world, goat is the most widely consumed red meat. Approximately 63% of the world's population consumes goat meat, and it is especially prevalent in South Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

 

[Mandelon]

I've had it a few times. The taco stand up by the church in the mountains above Loreto in Baja was my first time. Traditional Ranchero style is the way they prepared it. My wife ordered it with a balsamic glaze in Belize on our last trip down there and it was delicious.

I went to a paired tasting at Ballast Point Brewery a few years ago. The chef paired exotic meats with crazy beers. They served us some less exotic duck and elk sausages, but also Lion and Kangaroo. It felt weird to eat those animals, but I have to admit both were tasty.

 

[boatdoc55]

Use double your favorite seasoning, smoker for 12 hours with a leather work glove on either side of the goat.
After 12 hours remove goat and throw it away and eat the gloves

Kind of like wild turkey!! Disgusting!!

 

[stephenkatsea]

Once had goat prepared by my Yugoslav crew. Young goat, stuffed with onions, lots of garlic, buried in pit BBQ and slow roasted. Served with a whole bunch of very dry red wine and hot home made bread. It was good . . . Wine and Bread. Goat was OK. Let’s just say I don’t find myself craving it.

 

[Royally PO'd]

A good Ensenada Birria….like their fish tacos and carnitas , ALL TO DIE FOR !!!

 

[nameisbond]

I've never tried it. My town is home to the first Sikh "temple" in North America. Net result its a beacon for Sikh immigrants. My town also has a large South Asian population of Hindu's. They eat goat. Its in our regular grocery stores here. Costco here in the summer sells whole lambs.

 

[Skinny Tire AH]

I thought this was interesting:

Around the world, goat is the most widely consumed red meat. Approximately 63% of the world's population consumes goat meat, and it is especially prevalent in South Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Here's the rest of that..

"Where they also eat Dogs and Guinea Pigs."

 

[ltbaney1]

goat is very tasty when done right. Barria is one of my go to's in a taqueria in the barrio.

 

[Activated]

Goats done right is delicious. My uncle a ran a side job of butchering goats that I helped him on. Primarily Hispanics and Asians. I can get a fresh still breathing goat of your section and have in your cooler in about 30 min. All why you watch now cooking it is the trick. The meat is tough and gamey. Slow cooking is the key.

Screen name checks out.

 

[RiverDave]

Goats done right is delicious. My uncle a ran a side job of butchering goats that I helped him on. Primarily Hispanics and Asians. I can get a fresh still breathing goat of your selection and haveit in your cooler in about 30 min. All why you watch now cooking it is the trick. The meat is tough and gamey. Slow cooking is the key.

Remind me never to piss you off..

 

[Jed-O]

This thread reminded me of the "lamb fries" in the movie Funny Farm!