Jamaican Curry Goat – insanely delicious slow-cooked Jamaican Spiced Curry that is full of flavor and tender to the bone! An absolutely must-make Jamaican food! So easy to make with minimal prep. 
If you ask anyone who loves Jamaican food to pick his or her favorite, this Curry Goat would no doubt make an appearance on the list. Although goat meat has become increasingly popular in the United States due to the influx of different cultures, it isn’t celebrated nearly enough as it should. Most people shy away from it. Not a good thing. In fact, did you know it is the most consumed meat throughout the universe? Its health benefits are staggering when compared to other kinds of beef, including chicken. It has less saturated fat, calories, and cholesterol. 
But what gets me most about goat meat is not its benefits, the flavor is quite appealing, cooked properly the meat is succulent tender and rich. 
You can purchase goat meat at most International Markets –halal markets, or from Mexican and Latin American butchers. Goat meat is comparable to beef shanks or briskets. So feel free to swap the goat meat for these cuts of meat. This Jamaican Curry Goat is one of my favorite Jamaican dishes — never seem to get enough off of it. Chunky pieces of goat are slowly simmered in aromatic blend garlic, ginger, thyme, onions, and hot pepper and with curry taking center stage, until thick and creamy or however, you like it. For amazing results try making your own curry powder with this blend here. Use less with this blend because it’s homemade and packs a whole lot of spice in it. No fillers. 
I like it thick and creamy but have to adjust sometimes for family. In fact, it would be a crime not to savor this curry at least once in your lifetime. 
Oh, be sure to serve it with this Caribbean beans and rice right here. You will be happy you did. 
Enjoy!!!
Watch How to Make It
Jamaican Curry Goat
Ingredients
- 3- 3 1/2 pounds goat meat (cut in chunks)
- ¼- ½ cup cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 -2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 4-5 Tablespoons Curry powder
- 1- teaspoon white pepper
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 green onions sliced
- 2-3 medium potatoes
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper (adjust to suit taste buds or replace with any hot pepper)
- 1 tablespoon Bouillon powder (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Season goat with, salt and pepper. Set aside
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat, until hot, and then add the goat meat sauté stirring, frequently, any browned bits off the bottom of the pot, until goat is brown.
- Then add curry, stir for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the garlic,ginger, white pepper, onions,thyme, tomato paste, scallions (green onions) and scotch bonnet pepper stir for about a minute.
- Then pour in just enough water to cover the goat and bring to a boil and let it simmer until tender (depending on the goat size and preference) about 2 hours or more, stirring the saucepan occasionally and adding more water as needed..
- About 15-20 minutes before you remove from the stove add potatoes and bouillon powder. Continue cooking until potatoes are tender, if you want really thick curry goat let the potatoes cook even more .
- You may adjust thickness of soup with water or stock.
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Dave U. says
What a great recipe! Easy to make and a wonderfully comforting meal for a cold Canadian night. Will make again, for sure!
Imma says
Glad you liked it! 🙂 Happy winters with Cozy recipes:)
Derrick says
I have been a fan of goat curry ever since maybe 2013, living in Toronto but after moving to Northern Ontario, getting goat curry is hard. I came across stewing goat meat at my local grocery store last week and almost died. It was pricey but I knew I needed to get it. Will be trying out your recipe this week and will update with an official review! I’m so happy I stumbled upon your recipe/website! Happy Cooking!
Imma says
Awesome!!! Can’t wait to know how it turns out for you.
Imma says
Awesome!!! Can’t wait to know how it turns out for you. Let me know if you have any confusion 🙂 Stay blessed!!!
Steve B says
Great recipe! Lots of curry goat in toronto area – just go to a Jamaican restaurantDerrick!!!
Imma says
You are more than welcome. And if there’s a recipe you’d love to see, please let me know. Thanks:)
Mo! says
I loved this recipe so much. First time trying to cook goat on my own, and let’s just say I will be making this dish again in the future! My 6 yr old even enjoyed. Thanks!
Imma says
Oh great to hear that. Thank you so much!
Ariel says
My household loved it! Even the picky eater. Definately saving this one
Imma says
Wonderful! Thank you so much for the feedback Ariel :)!
DAR says
Making this for the second time tonight. My house smelled delicious for a few days after and we couldn’t wait to eat the leftovers.
Imma says
Thank you:) There’s more to come, so stay tuned Love, Imma
Ginny H says
Goat is the most environmentally friendly meat you can eat. I can buy bags of frozen chunks of goat meat at a meat market in my city. We wanted a recipe like the curried goat at our local Jamaican restaurant, and this one was excellent! Simple to make, but complex flavors. Delicious. Definitely entering the rotation.
Imma says
Thank you so much, Ginny! It’s really nice to hear from you, stay tuned and enjoy more delicious recipes:)
DivaInMd says
I’ve had a lot of authentic curry goat, over the years and this did not disappoint. The recipe was easy, came together quickly and tasted authentic. I will definitely keep this recipe, for when I get a hankering for curry goat! The only issue is that I needed to slightly thicken the sauce, before serving (and that may just be our preference). My family was super pleased!
ImmaculateBites says
I am happy you loved the recipe! Thanks for stopping by :)!
Alison Porter says
Amazing recipe! My dad used to make curry goat and I never got his recipe 🙁 However this tastes just like his! Thank you so much! I cook regularly for family and friends as we all love it!
Imma says
I am glad I help you to have your dad’s cooking technique and become a super chef. Try some other recipes from the blog, I am sure you would love them too:)
Val Houska says
It is a great recipe for goat meat! Love it because of the taste and tenderness
Imma says
Thank you so much Val, yeah I develop this recipe to have a unique and decadent taste:)
justin says
This was incredible…cannot wait to make it again! I’ve been looking for an authentic curry goat recipe for a long time and this did it for me! Thank you for sharing
Imma says
Yeah, I try to produce original and authentic recipes. I am glad you like it 🙂
Jess says
Truly amazing! I’ve made this several times and it is the only recipe I reference bc it was perfect the first time and continues to be a go to… goat-to? Couldn’t help myself lol. Thank you for the awesome recipe!
Imma says
Glad to hear this. Thank you so much!!! Stay tuned for more amazing recipe on the go-to list:)
Tzipora R says
One of the best things I’ve eaten in a long, long time.
Imma says
Thanks, Tzipora for your feedback. Much Love!
Glen Chandler says
Great recipe. Be sure to make OR use a good commercial Jamaican curry powder. I also split the meat 50/50 (goat/pork)- the goat was expensive (but good). Make sure there is a fair amount of bones in it – flavor and richness. Home grown diced scotch bonnet at the table was perfect. Thanks!
Imma says
Thank you for trying this, yeah great to adjust as per your need. If you spare some time to give ratings as well it would be helpful for other readers too. 🙂