BBQ Goat or Lamb: Barbacoa de Cordero Recipe

Name: BBQ Goat or Lamb: Barbacoa de Cordero
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 guijillo chiles; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 10 allspice berries; 1/3 cup Mexican oregano; 12 sprigs fresh thyme; 6 garlic cloves; 1 Spanish onion, roughly chopped; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 1 (12-pound) goat, quartered or 1 (6 to 8-pound) lamb shoulder; Salt and pepper; 1 (2-pound) package dried avocado leaves

Servings: persons

4 guijillo chiles
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground cloves
10 allspice berries
1/3 cup Mexican oregano
12 sprigs fresh thyme
6 garlic cloves
1 Spanish onion, roughly chopped
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 (12-pound) goat, quartered or 1 (6 to 8-pound) lamb shoulder
Salt and pepper
1 (2-pound) package dried avocado leaves

1
Toast chiles, cover with boiling water in a deep bowl, and set aside for 20 minutes.
2
Grind cumin, cloves, allspice, and oregano in coffee grinder.
3
Drain soaked chiles, puree in blender the chiles, ground spices, thyme, garlic, onion, vinegar, and 1/2 cup of water.
4
Process until smooth Push mixture through a sieve, season goat with salt and pepper.
5
Rub paste all over the meat.
6
Arrange in a bowl and allow to marinate for 4 hours, refrigerated.
7
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
8
In a deep roaster pan scatter half of the avocado leaves on the bottom, place meat on top of the avocado leaves and scatter the remaining leaves over the meat.
9
Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
10
Cook the goat 6 to 7 hours until meat is falling off the bone.
11
If using lamb shoulder cook for 4 hours.
12
***Fresh avocado leaves are toxic, they must be dried to be used for cooking.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 guijillo chiles, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 10 allspice berries, and more.

Yes, BBQ Goat or Lamb: Barbacoa de Cordero falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

BBQ Goat or Lamb: Barbacoa de Cordero

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