QUEALY WATSON'S CABRITO
Barbecued baby goat is a specialty of South Texas, where The Times traveled in 2015 to see the chef Quealy Watson cook it in mesquite smoke under a spray of dried avocado leaves, which gave the meat a faint scent of anise. You could make this dish with a single goat leg or a pork butt or even a brisket. The idea is simply to get a lot of smoke on the meat, then wrap it and allow it to steam slowly into perfection over time. Serve over brown paper on a big table with lots of tortillas and salsas: Tear away what you need for a taco, then repeat.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Time 6h
Yield 15 to 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Light a charcoal grill or smoker, or heat oven to 250. If goat is too large for your grill, smoker or oven, cut it in half across the backbone at the top of its rear legs to create two halves.
- Season the meat aggressively with salt and pepper. If smoking, place the goat on the smoker and cover, keeping the heat around 220 to 250. If grilling, move coals to one side of the grill, and place goat on the other, away from the direct flame, then cover the grill. If oven-roasting, put goat on a sheet pan and place in the oven.
- Cook the goat for 2 hours or so, until it has taken on some color, then remove from the heat and place on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Scatter the avocado leaves across the meat, and wrap the goat in the foil, using another sheet of foil if necessary.
- Place the covered goat on a sheet pan, and put in the oven to continue cooking for 3 or 4 more hours, until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone. Serve with tortillas and salsas.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 497, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 91 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1048 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
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Rabin Mayalu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of goat meat, but this cabrito recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I would definitely make this again.
Sarang Saab
[email protected]This cabrito recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mompati Kakanyo Tumagole
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this cabrito recipe because I'm not a big fan of goat meat. But I was pleasantly surprised! The meat was very tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Maayan Cristina
[email protected]This cabrito recipe was a bit challenging to make, but it was worth it. The meat was incredibly tender and the sauce was divine.
Goma Saran
[email protected]This cabrito recipe is a keeper! The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Misty Irvin
[email protected]I've tried many cabrito recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for.
Duncan Forbes
[email protected]This cabrito recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful.
Samim Sordar
[email protected]I loved this cabrito recipe! The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Daniel Pozzia
[email protected]This is the worst cabrito recipe I've ever tried. The meat was tough and the sauce was watery.
Efren Naidoo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but the cabrito turned out really bland. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Nida Wahab
[email protected]This cabrito recipe was a huge disappointment. The meat was tough and the sauce was bland.
Shamina Nakimuli
[email protected]The cabrito was a little dry, but the sauce was amazing. I would make this recipe again, but I would cook the meat for a shorter amount of time.
Maureen Strauss
[email protected]This cabrito recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but overall it was still very good. The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful.
Vanesss Phillips
[email protected]5 stars! This cabrito recipe is a winner. The meat was incredibly tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Marco polo Vondoo
[email protected]This is the best cabrito recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.
Abdullah Ubaid
[email protected]I've made this cabrito recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The goat meat is so tender and the sauce is to die for.
Joyonto Kumar
[email protected]The cabrito was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful.
Tuya Tuya
[email protected]This cabrito recipe was an absolute delight! The meat turned out so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.