Caribbean
Caribbean Curry Goat
The centerpiece dish of Caribbean celebrations — bone-in goat braised low and slow in Caribbean curry, garlic, and Scotch bonnet until th...
⏱ Prep 30 min 🍳 Cook 120 min 👥 Serves 6 Advanced
Ingredients
Spices & Herbs
♦4 tbsp WOS Caribbean Curry Powder
♦2 tbsp WOS All Purpose Seasoning
♦3 tbsp cooking oil
♦Salt and pepper
Other
♦3 lbs goat (bone-in, cut into chunks)
♦1 Scotch bonnet (whole — do not pierce)
♦1 large onion (chopped)
♦6 garlic cloves (minced)
♦2 potatoes (cubed)
♦2 cups water
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Season goat with curry powder, all purpose seasoning, garlic, half the onion. Marinate overnight.
2
Heat oil in a large heavy pot over high. Brown goat in batches — do not crowd. Remove.
3
In same pot, sauté remaining onion 3 min. Add a sprinkle of curry powder, toast 1 min.
4
Return goat. Add water and whole Scotch bonnet.
5
Cover and cook on medium-low 1.5 to 2 hours until goat is extremely tender.
6
Add potatoes in last 30 min. Cook until potatoes absorb the curry.
7
Remove Scotch bonnet before serving.
8
Serve with rice and peas or roti.
Flavor Education
Understanding what each spice contributes is the difference between following a recipe and truly cooking.
Allspice
The backbone of Caribbean cooking — warm, peppery, and slightly sweet
Allspice is a single berry that tastes like a blend of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg together.
Scotch Bonnet
Fiery fruity heat unique to Caribbean cuisine
Remove the seeds for flavor without full heat. The fruity notes are what set it apart from regular chilies.
Thyme
Earthy and aromatic — brightens savory dishes
Fresh thyme releases differently than dried. Add dried early, fresh at the end for maximum aroma.
Cooking Tips by Skill Level
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Don't skip the marinating time — even 2 hours makes a dramatic difference in Caribbean seasoning.
Caramelize your sugar-based marinades by starting on high heat, then reducing to finish cooking gently.
Toast whole allspice berries and grind fresh — the aroma difference versus pre-ground is extraordinary.
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