Jamaican Brown Stew Goat

JERK TAVERNApril 5, 2024

Jamaican Brown Stew Goat is not the most traditional way of cooking goat meat in the Jamaican culture, we normally curry our goat meat. But recently, brown stew goat has made its mark in Jamaican cuisine. So, my husband and I decided to try it. We were amazed! Jamaican Brown Stew Goat is a culinary masterpiece. You can enjoy Jamaican Brown Stew Goat at a family gathering, a Sunday dinner, or a celebration. It is sure to impress your family and friends.

What exactly is Jamaican Brown Stew Goat?

It’s a hearty and fragrant dish. It has tender pieces of goat meat. They marinate and simmer in a mix of spices, herbs, and vegetables.

They cook until they turn a delicious brown color. The result is a dish full of savory flavors and irresistible aromas. It leaves diners craving more with each succulent bite.

How Do You Prepare Brown Stew Goat?

Making Jamaican Brown Stew Goat is an art. It requires patience, skill, and a deep understanding of traditional Jamaican cooking.

The dish typically starts by marinating the goat meat. It’s often seasoned with a mix of allspice, thyme, garlic, ginger, and Scotch bonnet peppers. It also has other spices. This mix gives a perfect balance of heat and flavor.

Once you marinate it, brown the meat perfectly. This allows the flavors to intensify and the natural juices to seal in. It creates a tender and succulent texture.

Then comes the addition of various vegetables. These include onions, carrots, and bell peppers. They infuse the dish with their sweet and crunchy flavors.

What Makes Brown Stew Goat So Good?

What sets Jamaican Brown Stew Goat apart is its rich, velvety sauce. Slow cooking does this. You also add ingredients like ketchup, soy sauce, and brown sugar.

This mix makes a sauce that is both savory and slightly sweet. It has a hint of tanginess. This tanginess goes well with the strong meat flavors.

What do you Eat with Brown Stew Goat?

The dish is often served with traditional Jamaican sides. These include rice and peas, white rice, fried plantains, dumplings, or unleavened bread. It makes a hearty meal that is perfect for any occasion.

History of Brown Stew Goat

Jamaican Brown Stew Goat has tasty flavors. It also holds cultural importance. It’s a symbol of Jamaica’s resilience, creativity, and togetherness. It reflects the island’s diverse influences.

They come from African and European culinary traditions and indigenous ingredients and techniques. They all come together to create something truly extraordinary.

Ingredients for Jamaican Brown Stew Goat

Goat Meat: The star of the dish, goat meat is rich in flavor and becomes tender and succulent when cooked slowly. It provides a hearty base for the stew.
Allspice: Also known as pimento, allspice is a key spice in Jamaican cuisine. It adds warmth and depth of flavor to the stew, giving it its distinctive Caribbean taste.
Thyme: adds an earthy, fragrant flavor to the stew. It enhances the stew’s savory profile.
Garlic: brings a strong flavor to the dish. It complements the other spices and ingredients.
Ginger: Ginger adds a zesty kick and subtle heat to the stew, balancing out the richness of the meat.
Scotch Bonnet Peppers: These fiery peppers provide the stew with its signature heat. Be sure to use them sparingly to avoid overpowering the dish.
Onions: Onions add sweetness and depth of flavor to the stew, as well as a pleasing texture.
Carrots: add sweetness and color to the stew. They also add key nutrients.
Bell Peppers: They add sweetness and crunch to the stew, making it more flavorful and textured.
Ketchup: adds richness and tanginess to the stew. It helps make a thick and flavorful sauce.
Mushroom Soy sauce: adds flavor and umami to the stew. It complements the other savory ingredients.
Brown Sugar: Brown sugar provides a touch of sweetness and helps to balance out the flavors of the stew.
Vegetable oil: browns meat sautés vegetables, and adds richness to dishes.
Seasonings: Used to season the stew, enhancing the flavors of the other ingredients.

How to Make Jamaican Brown Stew Goat

Wash your goat meat in a mix of vinegar, lime, and water (let it soak for at least 15 minutes). Then rinse the meat off with water
Now it’s time to season your meat. Add your dry seasonings. They are mushroom sauce, paprika, Adobo, Jerk Seasoning, Complete Seasoning, black pepper, minced garlic, onion powder, and green seasoning.
Rub it all together and place it in the fridge overnight for all those seasonings to infuse In the meat.
Take the meat out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for at least 10-15 minutes.
To the pot 1/8 cup of oil, thyme, add 2 pegs of garlic and 4 pimento seeds.
When the oil is hot add your goat meat so it can brown in the pot.
When all the meat is brown, cover the meat with water. Then, add cut-up onions, sweet pepper, thyme, ginger, and scotch bonnet pepper.
Cover the pot and let the meat boil for 2-3 hours or until soft. Check every half hour to add water if needed until the meat is soft.
After your meat is soft now is time to add your potatoes and carrots.
If there is not enough water in the pot add 1 cup
Now it’s time to season the pot. Add 2 cups of ketchup and 1/4 cup of sugar. Also, add 1 pack of ram it up, 1 tsp of Adobo, 1 tsp of Complete Seasoning, 1 tsp of Black Pepper, and salt to taste.
Let that boil for 15 minutes (or until potatoes and carrots are soft)
Now you are all done. It’s time to serve.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is eating goat meat healthy?

The health benefits of goat meat compared to other meats are mind-blowing. It is a healthier alternative to all the other red meats.

It has less fat and saturated fat, it is a very lean and nutritious cut of meat compared to lamb, chicken, or beef. Goats are iron and protein-rich.

We also have a specific way we cook our goat. We don’t like it to be oily. So, instead of cooking it in oil, we use water, which is much healthier.

How long does it take to cook Jamaican brown stew goat?

Cooking Jamaican brown stew goat takes around 2.5 to 3 hours. The cooking time may vary. It depends on factors like the size of the goat pieces.

Also, the cooking method matters. This includes stovetop, pressure cooker, and slow cooker. It also depends on how tender you want the meat.

You must cook the goat until it’s tender and tasty. This lets the spices blend.

What is the best spice for goat meat?

The best spice for goat meat is subjective. It depends on your taste and the recipe you’re making. But as a Jamaica, curry goes best on goat. But as you see in this recipe brown stew is great too.

Does goat get more tender the longer you cook it?

Yes, cooking goat meat for a longer time tends to make it more tender. This is because cooking breaks down the tough collagen in the meat. This makes the meat softer.

Do you soak goat meat before cooking?

Soaking goat meat is not a required step for cooking it. But, we Jamaicans soak it in water, vinegar, and lime or lemon juice for at least 10 minutes. This can help to tenderize and clean the goat meat.

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