Whole goat

[lynsey123]

Today I got a great deal on a 17 1/2 lb whole goat when I went to the reserve to buy my cigs.

The normal price is $5 per lb but because they fell in love with Lynsey last time we were up there the wife gave it to me for $2.25 per lb so Instead of $96 it was $39 yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

I've cut it in half and want to smoke the front half tomorrow.

Anyone have any ideas on what spices I should use on it.

Herb

[Richtee]

Well, damn. Goat = old and/or male lamb right? I have no experience with goat. But lamb I have some. I have done lamb with gingerale, rosemary, CBP, thyme and onion. Sugar provided by the ginger ale...and not alot of sweet as it was Canada Dry :{)

[lynsey123]

No it's not a sheep or lamb it's a whole diff animal but I think the same spices would apply.
This animal was only 6 mths old.
Thanks I'll try that.

[Richtee]

Ken might have some input...what's that baby goat thing? Cabrera or something? No...wait - he plays for the Tigers...

[Gunslinger]

Pics please.
I've always wanted to do a goat, but have horrifying childhood memories of a friends Mom and her witch and warlock friends and..............spooky, scary,

I have always heard that they resemble deer in flavor, so maybe however you'd do your venison. They are of the same family.
17 lbs? 6 mos? Must have been a pygmy goat. I know a meat breed will dress out 25 to 45 lbs at 6 mos.

[lynsey123]

Gunny,

Here is a pic of the front half that I'm going to smoke tomorrow.

[Gunslinger]

Looks like a house cat I once ate. Not really, I've never eaten a cat. Well except for when I was dating the Vietnamese girl when I was a lot younger. But she never did say for sure.
Anyway, pics along the way please. And PLEASE let us know how it tasted, even if it was crap!

[SmokinLee]

Interesting, had some nice fat on it already. Poor little feller. lol anyone ever watch swing blade with billy bob in it .?

[Richtee]

Man lookit the sinew and connective tissue. I WOULD advise a low and slow approach for sure. And an oil/fat base...looks pretty lean.

[lynsey123]

Well, damn. Goat = old and/or male lamb right? I have no experience with goat. But lamb I have some. I have done lamb with gingerale, rosemary, CBP, thyme and onion. Sugar provided by the ginger ale...and not alot of sweet as it was Canada Dry :{)

Your thinking of mutton Rich.

[Richtee]

OK... well... actually I was thinking of lamb. They need a different name than "mutton". That just don't sound appetizing does it?

[Slanted88]

On the grill was the first time I had it. My brother was stationed at Del Rio (Laughlin AFB) he did it mexican style. His wife is TexMex....... I remember him using alot of beer to keep it moist & indirect heat. Was really good.

[Texas-Hunter]

The last time we had some, one of the guys made his this way.. It really came out good. He did indirect grilling with wood. So smoking it should be just as good..


1 cup of hot mustard
1 1/2 cup veg. oil
1 1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup Worchester sauce
1/2 cup Jack Danials
2 to 3 Packages Of Fajita Seasoning


Rub the quarters with the Fajita Seasoning mix.. Let set for 20-20 minutes in the frig.. Mix all other ingredients to make the marinade.. Place goat in pan or bag.. Add marinade overnight, 14 hours is really for the best flavor.. If you want added flavor, throw in some cut up raw onions and cut up jalapenos.

Place in your smoker and mop the goat every 45 minutes..

[flyin' illini]

Cool, I will be watching this. Old family tradition here was to 'boil' it over a fire. (Dad did this a few times on the farm growing up) Definitely VERY good. Only had it in Mexico a few times since.

[Bbqgoddess]

Awesome Herb!
I can't wait to see how it comes out as well, I have had it not sure if it was bbq'd though, but it was very tasty!