Barbecue Goat

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   Place the goat, skin side down, on a tabletop.

2. 2

   Season the belly of the goat with the salt and pepper, working the seasoning into all crevices and making sure that all exposed meat is coated well.

3. 3

   Light 10 pounds of charcoal in the cooker firebox and add 2 chunks of wood.

4. 4

   When the cooker reaches 225F, place the goat on the grate of the cooker, skin side down.

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   Maintain the cooking temperature by adding 10 pounds of charcoal and 2 chunks of wood every 2 hours or as needed.

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   A more consistent temperature can be held if the charcoal is prelit in a separate burn pit before being added to the firebox.

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   When the goat has cooked for 3 hours, baste the goat generously with Barbado Baste.

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   Cook, basting every hour, for an additional 5 to 6 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the legs reaches 190F.

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   Let the goat rest for 20 minutes prior to serving.

10. 10

    Drizzle with Barbado Baste prior to serving.

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    The goat can either be offered whole, letting the guests use tongs to pull their meat, or hand-pulled, chopped, and served.

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    Indirect heat

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    Hickory, Oak, Pecan

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.