Smoked Goat

Smoked Goat

The goat is a mammal from the Bovidae family (like cows) and Caprinae subfamily (like chamois). It has a life expectancy of twelve years.

The goat, belonging to the Bovidae family and Caprinae subfamily, is a versatile animal with a life expectancy of twelve years. Goat meat is the most consumed meat globally, free from the religious prohibitions associated with pork, horse, beef, rabbit, and even seafood. Goats offer a unique advantage in farm diversification due to their dietary preferences for shrubs, weeds, and young tree shoots, rather than the grasses preferred by cows and sheep. This dietary habit allows for a reduction in the use of machinery for mowing or spreading pesticides, offering farms a way to diversify their income sources.

Goat meat, also known as cabri, is highly nutritious and lean, making it ideal for health-conscious individuals and gourmets seeking low-calorie yet flavorful options. It is a tender and succulent meat with a spicy taste, requiring slow cooking over low heat to retain its tenderness and flavor. Compared to similarly prepared beef, goat meat is 50% to 65% less fatty. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the saturated fat in cooked goat meat is 40% lower than that of cooked chicken, even without its skin, and it has the lowest cholesterol content among exotic meats such as big game, rabbit, and lamb.

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