
Curry Goat
A deeply fragrant, slow-braised Caribbean classic that's worth every minute of cooking time. Bone-in goat meat is marinated overnight in a bold blend of curry powder, allspice, and Scotch bonnet, then braised low and slow until fall-off-the-bone tender in a rich, golden gravy. Serve with rice and peas or roti for a true island feast.
6 servings · Prep 30 min · Cook 120 min · Total 150 min
Caribbean · Dinner · Main Course
Ingredients
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- 3 lb bone-in goat meat cut into 2-inch chunks
3 tbsp neutral oil such as vegetable or canola oil
canola oil
1 large yellow onion diced
3 stalks scallions sliced
2 medium russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1.5-inch chunks
2 cup chicken broth or water
water
2 whole fresh thyme sprigs
1 tbsp tomato paste
Marinade
- 3 tbsp Jamaican curry powder divided (2 tbsp for marinade, 1 tbsp for cooking)
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp kosher salt plus more
0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground- 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper seeded and minced (use half for less heat)
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
Equipment
Stovetop
Dutch Oven
Mixing Bowl
Pie Dish
Pot
Wooden Spoon
Lid
Plates
Spatula
Knife
Tongs
Ladle
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Instructions
- In a large #[Mixing Bowl], combine the @[Goat Meat] with 2 tablespoons of @[Jamaican Curry Powder], @[Allspice], @[Salt], @[Black Pepper], @[Scotch Bonnet Pepper], @[Garlic], and @[Ginger]. Toss thoroughly until every piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least ~[4 hours], or ideally overnight.
- Heat the @[Neutral Oil] in a large #[Dutch Oven] over ^[medium-high heat]. Working in batches to avoid crowding, add the marinated @[Goat Meat] pieces and sear for ~[3–4 minutes] per side until deeply browned. Transfer the browned pieces to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to ^[medium]. In the same pot, add the diced @[Yellow Onion] and @[Scallions] and cook, stirring, for ~[3–4 minutes] until softened. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of @[Jamaican Curry Powder] and the @[Tomato Paste], stirring constantly for ~[1–2 minutes] until the curry is fragrant and the paste darkens slightly.
- Return the browned @[Goat Meat] to the pot along with any resting juices. Pour in the @[Chicken Broth] and add the @[Thyme] sprigs. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to ^[low], cover tightly, and simmer for ~[1 hour and 15 minutes], stirring occasionally.
- Add the @[Russet Potatoes] chunks to the pot, stir gently, and continue to simmer covered for another ~[25–30 minutes], until the potatoes are tender and the @[Goat Meat] is fall-off-the-bone soft. Remove the @[Thyme] sprigs. Taste and adjust @[Salt] and @[Black Pepper] as needed. If the gravy is too thin, simmer uncovered for ~[10 more minutes] to reduce.
- Ladle the curry @[Goat Meat] into deep bowls or onto plates. Serve hot alongside Jamaican rice and peas, roti, or steamed white rice. Garnish with extra sliced @[Scallions] if desired.






