The Boer goat is a breed of goat that was developed in South Africa in the early 1900s for meat production. Their name is derived from the Afrikaans (Dutch) word "boer", meaning farmer.
Goat meat (or chevon) is the most widely consumed red meat in the world. This is largely because goats are a very sustainable livestock species, able to make good use of a variety of plants that other livestock can't access. In North America consumers are just starting to discover what much of the rest of the world already knows, that chevon is a low fat, low cholesterol red meat, packed full of nutritious goodness and great taste. It is ideal for anyone looking for a leaner red meat alternative or to add some healthy variety to their diet. Chevon is common on the menus of fine restaurants around the world. It is a staple in Carribean, East Indian, and Greek cuisines, to name a few.
Goat meat (or chevon) is the most widely consumed red meat in the world. This is largely because goats are a very sustainable livestock species, able to make good use of a variety of plants that other livestock can't access. In North America consumers are just starting to discover what much of the rest of the world already knows, that chevon is a low fat, low cholesterol red meat, packed full of nutritious goodness and great taste. It is ideal for anyone looking for a leaner red meat alternative or to add some healthy variety to their diet. Chevon is common on the menus of fine restaurants around the world. It is a staple in Carribean, East Indian, and Greek cuisines, to name a few.
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Our goats were butchered when they were under one year old. We found the chops tasted like lamb. I'm not sure in a blind taste test if I could have told the difference. The meat is leaner although we didn't find the meat to be tough. Caution is advised, however, because the meat is leaner than most lamb or beef.
I found http://www.wikihow.com/Cook-Goat-Meat helpful. We don't have goat meat available right now but will in a few months. |
