GOAT IN CHILE MARINADE, PIT-BARBECUE STYLE

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Goat in Chile Marinade, Pit-Barbecue Style image

Provided by Zarela Martinez

Categories     Lamb     Halloween     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Meat     Fall     Summer     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 8 to 10 servings (more for the lamb version)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ounces guajillo chiles (about 16 large chiles), tops and seeds removed
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon whole cloves, or 3/4 teaspoon ground
10 allspice berries
1/3 cup dried Oaxacan oregano or 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano, crumbled
12 to 15 large sprigs fresh thyme (leaves only), or 2 teaspoons dried
10 garlic cloves
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt or to taste, plus additional for seasoning goat
Freshly ground black pepper
1 16-pound goat, quartered, or 6 to 8 pounds lamb shoulder, bone in, trimmed
1/2 to 3/4 ounce dried avocado leaves, about 30 large leaves

Steps:

  • Wash and griddle-dry the chiles by the directions below. Place in a deep bowl and cover generously with boiling water. Let soak for at least 20 minutes.
  • Grind the cumin, cloves, allspice, oregano, and dried thyme (if using) together in an electric coffee or spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
  • Drain the soaked chiles. Working in batches as necessary, place them in a blender with the ground herbs and spices (add fresh thyme at this point if using), garlic, onion, vinegar, salt, and about 1/2 cup water (or enough to facilitate the action of the blades). Process to a smooth purée (about 3 minutes on high), stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula. With a wooden spoon or pusher, for the purée through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl. It should have the consistency of a thick but still moist paste.
  • Season the pieces of goat or lamb with salt and pepper. Slather the seasoning paste all over the meat. Arrange in a large bowl (or any non-reactive container that's large enough), cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours. Remove from the refrigerator about 2 hours before beginning the cooking, to let the meat come to room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Choose a deep roasting pan or baking dish large enough to hold the meat snugly. Scatter half of the avocado leaves across the bottom of the pan and arrange the meat on them. Scatter the remaining leaves over the meat. Cover the pan (wrapping very tightly with several layers of foil if there is no lid) and bake 6 to 7 hours (4 to 4 1/2 hours for the lamb). The meat should be almost falling off the bone.

Lou Vieceli
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This was a great recipe! I've never cooked goat meat before, but this recipe made it easy. The marinade was perfect and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Khanyisile Sabela
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This recipe was a hit with my family. The goat meat was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves goat meat.


farxaan xidig lyrics
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This was my first time cooking goat meat, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The marinade was flavorful and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


David Jett
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The goat meat was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Leeanna Reed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the goat meat turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves goat meat.


kp vines
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I love goat meat, and this recipe did not disappoint. The marinade was flavorful and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Joshua okafor
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This was a great recipe! The goat meat was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Michelle Lewis
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The flavors in this dish were amazing. The goat meat was so juicy and flavorful, and the marinade really made a difference. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves goat meat.


Ayan gul
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I've never cooked goat meat before, but this recipe made it easy. The marinade was delicious and the meat cooked up beautifully. I'll definitely be making this again!


Wilson Jordan
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This goat meat was so tender and flavorful! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!