I'm tempted to say goat meat tastes "like chicken" like everything else, but it really doesn't. Goat meat generally tastes quite mild, slightly sweet and earthy, but less gamey than wild venison and lamb. It generally has less fat content than lamb and venison so it can be a bit tough or dry if you overcook it, which is why using the slow cooker is a good option for retaining moisture, tenderness, and flavour. It also has a less greasy mouth feel than lamb due to it being less fatty. Goat meat is often compared to mutton (older sheep), which is pretty accurate. The flavour of goat meat can vary depending on what they've been grazing on, the age of the animal, and whether they're rutting during mating season (male goats can get a bit stinky during this time, similar to stags). If you cook goat meat right, it can be just as good as any other meat and it's widely used around the world in curries, stews, and other dishes.

Ingredients

Pulled Goat

• 1 onion

• 2 goat back legs (might need more if it's a small goat)

• 500ml pomegranate juice

• 200g of Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (available in a can at most supermarkets)

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp ground sumac

• 1 tsp mixed herbs

• Salt and pepper to taste

Flat Bread

• 1 cup Greek yoghurt (can be dairy free)

• 1.5 cups Edmonds self raising flour (can be gluten free)

• 1 tsp garlic herb salt

Recipe Instructions

Pulled Goat

1. Turn the slow cooker on low

2. Skin the goat legs (if you haven't already) and place them into the slow cooker whole

3. Cut onion into chunks and add to slow cooker

4. Pour in the pomegranate juice

5. Add in the can of chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

6. Add in the herbs and spices

7. Leave to cook on low all day (6-8 hours)

8. Once it's cooked, use a fork to gently "pull" the meat so it's shredded

Flat Bread

1. Add all the ingredients into a bowl and mix together to form a dough

2. Divide into six dough balls and roll them out flat, roughly into a circle or oval shape

3. Heat up a frypan to a medium heat and add in your preferred oil or butter

4. Cook each flat bread for about 30 seconds per side.

To Serve

I added coleslaw to the flat bread, followed by the pulled goat meat on top, with a dollop of Greek yoghurt and parsley. However, you can add whatever toppings and sauces you like. Simply wrap it all up in the bread and enjoy!

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