Goat Chops (rack of goat)

reinhart36

In the Detroit Metro area there are a number of excellent Halal Meat stores who keep goat in the case all the time.

We've been into doing sous vide, then BGE seared rack of goat lately.  Sometimes just salted and peppered, and sometimes served on top of a balsamic vinegar reduction drizzle.  I'd hesitate to do a wine sauce, etc., because it'd mask the fantastic flavor of the meat.

Anyway, for those who haven't gotten into goat yet, I highly recommend it.  I'd describe it as lamb chops but more tender and more flavorful.  Only challenge is the size of the racks.  A full 8-bone rack is typically between 1.5-2.0 lbs, bones included.  A person might want 3-4 chops for a serving, depending on sides.  They'd make a good "goat pop" appetizer too.  At $10/pound, it's very reasonable though.

For those who happen to be in the Detroit area, this store is my go-to:  http://www.jounimeat.com/   Super nice people running the place and always have a good stock of meat at excellent prices.

I'll try to remember to post a pic of tonight's goat chops later this evening..

Anyway, just a tidbit, for what it's worth.

theyolksonyou

Dude, pics!!!

defimitely wouldnt fly at my house, but I’d give it a shot. 

Gulfcoastguy

That is half of what rack of lamb is going for locally.

Killit_and_Grillit

When I got overseas I ate at least one meal every day with the locals. Goat, every time. 

In the governors mansion it was great, then I got out in the boonies and it got funky fast. A few rounds of food poisoning and it turned me off.

But I think I’d try that balsamic reduction on a pop. 

(Your prices are way high though. I bought a whole goat and a case of Mountain Dew for $20USD  )

reinhart36

Yeah, it's tough to eat something after it made you sick.  You could just pretend it's an extra tasty lamb chop.  ;-)

There's a Syrian meat store across the street from Jouni's.  The meat in the case their looks like food poisoning waiting to happen..

reinhart36

Pictures as promised.  Sorry my cell phone takes _horrible_ pictures..

Here is the rack off the Egg.  Did a sous vide at 133 for about 2.5 hours, then hit it at ~600F direct for a couple minutes on each side.

Sliced into chops:

Here's how I put the balsamic onto the plate.  About 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar reduces down to about the right amount for 2-3 plates:

Plated with some crab claws for a little surf and turf:

We made homemade pretzel bites with a beer cheese fondue for an appetizer. Cheeses were sharp cheddar and gruyere, and we used one cup of very hoppy ale for some bite:

gdenby

Great lookin chops. The market looks like a really good source for meats. Mostly very good reviews. Wish it wasn't 4 - 5 hours from me.

Yno

I have had a LOT of non mainstream meats, but I don't recall ever having goat. I will have to look up a source. You say it is more tender than lamb, which seems counter-intuitive. Is that the sous vide? But it sure looks good.

caliking

That looks righteous!! Home run! 

We eat a fair bit of goat, but have never cooked a rack like that. I need to rectify that. 

GrateEggspectations

caliking said:

That looks righteous!! Home run! 

We eat a fair bit of goat, but have never cooked a rack like that. I need to rectify that. 

That’s what I like about this forum - it’s an endless stream of inspiration. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Looks great! 

mEGG_My_Day

That all looks awesome!! I’d have to sneak that cook without my wife knowing - she considers goats as pets

gdenby

Yno said:

I have had a LOT of non mainstream meats, but I don't recall ever having goat. I will have to look up a source. You say it is more tender than lamb, which seems counter-intuitive. Is that the sous vide? But it sure looks good.

The standard goat available where I live is never fresh, always frozen, and probably a long time at that. My wife and younger daughter told me I was not to try and serve it to them again after a few times.

I mentioned this to a friend who has relatives who raise them. He said they had to be really young, and the flesh really fresh.

Matt86m

I'd tear into that goat!!!!! Ill have to look for some close to home.

smokingal

The goat plate looks very tasty, but I gotta say that the cheese fondue has me shook.  Mmmmmm...liquid cheeeeeezzzz.  🤤