Cabrito Barbacoa With Mango Salsa (Tex-Mex) Recipe

Name: Cabrito Barbacoa With Mango Salsa (Tex-Mex)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs goat meat, shoulder; 1/2 cup water; 3 garlic cloves (crushed); 2 whole jalapenos (sliced); 1/2 cup onion (diced); 1 lb mango; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup onion (chopped); 2 teaspoons scotch bonnet peppers (minced); 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup water (warm)

Servings: persons

2 lbs goat meat, shoulder
1/2 cup water
3 garlic cloves (crushed)
2 whole jalapenos (sliced)
1/2 cup onion (diced)
1 lb mango
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
2 teaspoons scotch bonnet peppers (minced)
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water (warm)

1
Trim excess fat off goat roast. Place in pressure cooker with water, garlic, jalapenos, and onions.
2
Pressure cook for 1 1/2 hours till fork tender. Remove from cooker, remove excess fat, and shred with fork. Keep warm.
3
Peel and chop mango.
4
Combine mango with onion, cilantro, scotch bonnet, vinegar, and sugar. Leave at room temperature till ready to serve.
5
For the tortillas: Combine flour, salt, and oil. Mix till crumbly.
6
Add warm water until you can gather dough into a ball.
7
Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
8
Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
9
Divide dough into 12 equal parts.
10
Roll each portion into a ball and roll out on a floured surface until it forms an 8 inch circle.
11
Place flour tortillas on a hot griddle and cook for 30-40 seconds on each side. Tortillas should puff slightly.
12
To serve: place some shredded goat on the center of a tortilla, sprinkle with salt, spoon on a little salsa, fold and enjoy.

719

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs goat meat, shoulder, 1/2 cup water, 3 garlic cloves (crushed), 2 whole jalapenos (sliced), and more.

Yes, Cabrito Barbacoa With Mango Salsa (Tex-Mex) falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cabrito Barbacoa With Mango Salsa (Tex-Mex)

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