Ever had goat? (european, creamy, pork ribs, French)

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by gentlearts

On Oprah the other day, they said that more goat was consumed worldwide than any other meat. I find this hard to believe, but it got me to thinking, why don't we eat goat in the US? It's no stranger than eating horse, lamb, frog legs, etc.
I've never in my life ever seen goat for sale in this country, or on any menu.

I've seen it in quite a few places in New York City, where I work. Haven't tried it, though. It's usually on Caribbean menus--Cuban, Jamaican, etc. It's also for sale in markets in areas that have those populations. A lot of Puerto Ricans mention having roasting goats for special occasions, too.

[charolastra00]

I have it quite often in the US in Caribbean, Mexican, and Indian restaurants.

[Vichel]

Yes, I've had capretto on quite a number of occasions. Many Italian restaurants here in Perth will serve it. My dad used to have barbeques in our backyard with a baby goat on a spit. Lamb too. I suppose it's not too common in North American culture. It's more a southern Europe, middle-Eastern, African thing. And Caribbean as well it seems from this message thread, although that might be the African influence.

[gentlearts]

I would probably try it in a restaurant, but since I think there is something creepy about goats, and I think goat cheese tastes like a wet dog smells, I doubt if I would like it.

[jlawrence01]

I love the goat stew at Lozada's Restaurant on W. 25th St. In Clevaland. OH. It is rich chunks of meat served over beans and yellow rice.

[Vichel]

Originally Posted by gentlearts

I would probably try it in a restaurant, but since I think there is something creepy about goats, and I think goat cheese tastes like a wet dog smells, I doubt if I would like it.

LOL! I've always thought that about goats. Sheep are cute, so are cows, pigs are adorable, chickens are great, but whenever a goat looks at me, I get creeped out. They look psycho. Plus there's all that head-butting nonsense that they do. Or chewing on your clothes. All other farm animals are so much more well-behaved. Goats are the juvenile delinquents of farms, imo. Geese are almost as bad. Aggressive as anything. Whenever I'd visit my grandparents' farms, I'd avoid the goats and geese like the plague (after unfortunate encounters with both of those crazy things).

I love goat cheese, especially that French Chevre stuff, so creamy and smooth. I can eat the whole thing if I don't control myself.

[Debsi]

I've only eaten goat once or twice, at Ethiopian restaurants. I found it very tasty.

I live in the Dallas area, and in my neighborhood there are a ton of both middle eastern and mexican grocery stores. One of the markets down the street advertises "Halal Cabrito." I wouldn't mind cooking goat at all, but I don't know what to ask for exactly, since I'm not planning to cook a whole one in the front yard a la My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

[1751texan]

Originally Posted by Debsi

I've only eaten goat once or twice, at Ethiopian restaurants. I found it very tasty.

I live in the Dallas area, and in my neighborhood there are a ton of both middle eastern and mexican grocery stores. One of the markets down the street advertises "Halal Cabrito." I wouldn't mind cooking goat at all, but I don't know what to ask for exactly, since I'm not planning to cook a whole one in the front yard a la My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

The most popular cut is the ribs...they can be roasted in the oven.

I know im going to creep you out, but the head is also roasted and picked of the meat for tacos. This is mexican style barbacoa. Texas uses the beef head.



There are plenty of mexican restaurants in dallas that serve goat barbacoa...sat and sunday special...tacos

[Starlady01]

I've been offered goat but I have never consumed it. I saw it being prepared and couldn't bring myself to eat it. Plus I knew to little goat. I would make a terrible farmer.

My granny and grandpa use to raise pigs along with two of my youngest aunts and one uncle. I have two aunts and a uncle whom are in my age range along with me and my oldest sister whom was the daughters of the the older child my granny and grandpa had.

[Mooseketeer]

I have had it often as it is a common meat in many places over the world. It's lovely but needs to be in a stew , cooked over a longer period of time IMO or it can be a little tough. Perfect in curries and caribbean food.