Never tried goat meat?......check out these facts on it.
Cabrito, Chevon, or goat meat all describe this healthy food product -- enjoyed by so much of the world's population. Goat meat is the most commonly consumed red meat throughout the world!
The general public often has misconceptions about goat meat, so consumer education is important. We give goat a fancy name like "Cabrito" (Spanish for young goat), "Cabrit" (French for goat) or "Chevon" (Spanish for mature goat).
Goat meat is not only delicious, it is extremely healthy, one of the healthiest meats a person can consume! It is a very lean meat, low in calories, fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, and the protein content is slightly lower than beef, chicken or pork. It has all the vitamins and minerals comparable to beef.
Since goat meat has very little fat, it is best cooked with slow, moist heat. Cuts like chops or burgers can be cooked quickly at a high temperature, which seals in moisture and flavor. Stew meat and roasts will generally be cooked slowly, bone in, with moisture, fruit or vegetables, and seasonings of choice.
What does it taste like? Well, some compare it to beef with extra flavor or in between beef and venison.It should not have an "off" taste if it has been processed and cooked properly. Cuts of goat can be quarters (legs and ribs), chops, stew, ground and roasts. There are so many great ways to cook goat, with many recipes available with a simple search on the internet!
Our growing population with an ethnic and faith-based origin are accustomed to eating goat. Many originate from North Africa, Middle Eastern nations, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean and Central America. They probably do not eat goat on a daily basis, but more likely for special occasions like religious, holidays, gatherings, etc
