Jerked Leg of Goat Recipe

Name: Jerked Leg of Goat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) leg of kid trimmed of fat and membranes; 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 to 3 Scotch bonnet peppers, seeded, stemmed and roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 4 teaspoons ground allspice; 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

1 (3 pound) leg of kid trimmed of fat and membranes
1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onions
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 to 3 Scotch bonnet peppers, seeded, stemmed and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
4 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons dark rum
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1
Place the goat in a large, re-sealable plastic bag.
2
In a blender or food processor, combine all the remaining ingredients and process to make a smooth paste.
3
Pour into the bag with the goat, rubbing to coat evenly.
4
Seal and refrigerate at least 6 hours, or overnight.
5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Remove the goat from the bag and place in a roasting pan to come to room temperature.
6
Roast until medium-rare, and an instant-read thermometer registers 145 to 150 degrees F, 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, turning once.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 pound) leg of kid trimmed of fat and membranes, 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped, 1/2 cup chopped green onions, 4 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Jerked Leg of Goat falls under the General 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.

Jerked Leg of Goat

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