Young Goat on a Stake - Cabrito a la Estaca

Indulge in a classic Argentinian dish with our Cabrito a la Estaca recipe. This flavorful roasted goat is typically cooked over an open flame, allowing the smoky aromas to blend exquisitely with its tender meat. Originating from Argentine festivities, this meal embodies cultural richness and culinary tradition.

Ingredients

🥩 5 kg whole goat, cabrito
🧂 3 tablespoons coarse salt
🧄 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
🌿 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
🍋 2 lemons, halved
🫒 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
🌶️ 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
🍷 1/2 cup white wine

Instructions

1- Preparation:

• Prepare the goat by cleaning and butterflying it for even cooking. Ensure to remove any excess fat.

• Create a marinade by combining garlic, parsley, olive oil, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and white wine in a bowl. Mix well.

2- Marinating:

• Brush the marinade generously over the entire goat, ensuring thorough coverage.

• Allow it to marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight in a refrigerator for best results.

3- Cooking Setup:

• Prepare an open-pit fire. Traditionally, an "estaca" (a metal stake) is used to hold the goat securely in an upright position over the flames.

• Once the fire is prepared and red embers have formed, place the goat on the stake, ensuring it stands firmly to allow even roasting.

4- Roasting:

• Roast the goat for approximately 4-5 hours, occasionally turning it and basting with additional marinade to keep the meat moist.

• Squeeze lemon juice over the goat periodically as it roasts to enhance flavor.

5- Serving:

• Once the meat is thoroughly cooked and has a golden-brown color, remove it from the fire.

• Let it rest for approximately 15-20 minutes before carving into portions.

• Serve with rustic bread and a side salad of choice.

Prep Time: 4-12 hours (including marinating time)
Cook Time: 4-5 hours
Total Time: 8-17 hours
Servings: 10-12
Calories: Approximately 300 per serving
Proteins: 25g
Fats: 20g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Equipment:

• Traditional estaca or metal stake for roasting
• Basting brush
• Large bowl for marinade preparation

Cooking Tips:

• The key to this dish is slow roasting; patience is essential to achieve perfect tenderness.
• To maintain consistent heat, add wood or charcoal to keep the embers lively throughout the cooking process.

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Cabrito a la Estaca

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