Smoked-Chili-Rubbed Goat Shoulder

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
33%
Smoked-Chili-Rubbed Goat Shoulder
45 min.
4
556kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary skills with a dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds? Introducing the Smoked-Chili-Rubbed Goat Shoulder, a vibrant and flavorful recipe that is perfect for those who appreciate bold flavors and a touch of adventure in their cooking. This dish is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also brings a unique twist to your dining experience.

Imagine the rich aroma of fresh Thai bird chilies and long red chilies mingling with the warmth of ginger and the robust essence of garlic, all coming together to create a mouthwatering marinade. The combination of these ingredients, pounded to perfection in a mortar and pestle, forms a coarse paste that clings beautifully to the succulent goat shoulder, infusing it with layers of flavor as it marinates overnight.

Once you fire up the smoker, the magic truly begins. The slow cooking process allows the meat to become tender and juicy, while the smoky notes enhance the chili rub, creating a dish that is both comforting and exciting. Perfect for gatherings or a special family meal, this recipe invites you to gather around the table, tear into the meat with your hands, and savor every bite. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, you can indulge without guilt. Get ready to impress your guests and make lasting memories with this unforgettable dish!

Ingredients

  •  thai bird chilies fresh chopped
  •  long chilies fresh red such as anaheim or hungarian wax, chopped
  • bunch flat-leaf parsley 
  • inches ginger fresh peeled chopped
  •  garlic cloves crushed peeled
  • pounds goat shoulder bone-in
  • 0.3 cup olive oil canned (the best you can afford)
  • tablespoons sea salt 

Equipment

  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. THE DAY BEFORE
  2. Use a mortar and pestle to pound the chilies, ginger, garlic, and parsley with the salt to a coarse paste, pounding each ingredient thoroughly before adding the next.
  3. Add the olive oil, pounding again to form a pretty smooth paste.
  4. Rub the goat shoulder with the chili paste and refrigerate, covered, for 24 hours.
  5. THAT DAY
  6. Preheat a smoker (see Headnote above).
  7. Place the goat shoulder in the smoker (reserving any leftover marinade) and let it ride for about 3 hours. Keep an eye on the temperature, stoke your fire, and drink a Scotch. Occasionally baste the goat with the leftover marinade. After 3 hours, periodically jiggle the leg. When it gives you the sense that if you pulled just a bit harder you could tear it from the joint, it's ready, but it'll probably take another 3 to 4 hours.
  8. Serve it straight away on a platter and tear into with your hands.
  9. Reprinted with permission from Eat with Your Hands by Zakary Pelaccio with JJ Goode, © 2012 Ecco

Nutrition Facts

Calories556kcal
Protein15.78%
Fat59.51%
Carbs24.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.75
Glycemic Load
3.04
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
34.326956500178%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
30.72mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
2.21mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:555.83kcal
27.79%
Fat:37.45g
57.62%
Saturated Fat:17.06g
106.66%
Carbohydrates:35g
11.67%
Net Carbohydrates:33.28g
12.1%
Sugar:29.08g
32.31%
Cholesterol:62.37mg
20.79%
Sodium:3787.74mg
164.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.35g
44.69%
Vitamin K:253.09µg
241.03%
Vitamin C:125.46mg
152.07%
Calcium:802.88mg
80.29%
Phosphorus:677.61mg
67.76%
Vitamin A:2966.2IU
59.32%
Vitamin B2:0.86mg
50.76%
Vitamin D:7.37µg
49.14%
Potassium:1499.66mg
42.85%
Vitamin B6:0.7mg
34.9%
Magnesium:105.88mg
26.47%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.09%
Copper:0.4mg
20.08%
Vitamin B5:2mg
19.97%
Vitamin E:2.93mg
19.55%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.62%
Zinc:2.13mg
14.17%
Vitamin B3:2.68mg
13.39%
Selenium:9.19µg
13.12%
Iron:2.1mg
11.67%
Folate:43.61µg
10.9%
Fiber:1.71g
6.86%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.61%
Source:Epicurious