How does one cook goat? Kid meat lends itself to all
recipes for lamb: chops, leg or shoulder, crown roasts, rack or saddle,
and kebabs. A goat carcass rarely has much subcutaneous fat to protect
it from drying. Goat meat is generally quite lean although its higher
moisture content makes it tender when handled properly. The meat of
adult goats is almost always subjected to stewing because of its relative
toughness, but in stews it is flavorful and tender.
For safety; Cook ground goat meat to 160ºF , or
until juices are clear with no trace of pink orcloudiness. Roasts,
steaks and chops can be cooked to medium rare (145ºF ),
medium (160ºF ), or well done (170ºF ). Less tender cuts should
be braised (roasted or simmered with a small amount of liquid in a tightly
covered pan) or stewed.
