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Crying Kid Leg Boulangère

Some sliced swede (rutabaga) or turnip would be a nice addition to the potato here. This is also the method for a simple roast joint of kid, just cooking without the onion and potato, adding traditional roasted potatoes or whatever sides you like. Serve with salsa verde.

Recipe from 'Goat: Cooking and Eating' by James Whetlor, 

Recipe from 'Goat: Cooking and Eating' by James Whetlor, Quadrille £20, photography by Mike Lusmore.

Crying Kid Leg Boulangère

Some sliced swede (rutabaga) or turnip would be a nice addition to the potato here. This is also the method for a simple roast joint of kid, just cooking without the onion and potato, adding traditional roasted potatoes or whatever sides you like. Serve with salsa verde.

Recipe from 'Goat: Cooking and Eating' by James Whetlor, 

  • Serves: 4
  • Prepare: 10 Minutes
  • Cook: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
  • Difficulty: medium
Method & Ingredients

WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?

Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves. 

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE GOAT?​

Goat really complements our philosophy of sustainable farming. It yields truly remarkable meat that would otherwise get wasted. Whilst female (nanny) goats are reared for replacements in a goat dairy herd, male (billy) goats are surplus to requirements.

Ingredients

  • 2kg/4 ½ lb bone-in leg of kid (about ½ a full leg)
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, sliced big bunch of rosemary or thyme, roughly chopped
  • 50g/3 ½ tablespoons softened butter, or use 3 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 600g/1lb 5oz waxy potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 400ml/generous 1 ½ cups chicken or kid stock (or use water)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6
  2. Rub salt and pepper all over the leg
  3. Using a pointed knife, pierce small, deep slits about 5cm/2in apart all over the leg, inserting a slice of garlic and small sprigs of herb deep into each slit
  4. Place the leg in a deep roasting dish and smear the softened butter or olive oil all over the leg. Roast for 20 minutes
  5. Meanwhile, place the potatoes and onions in a bowl, toss together and season with salt and pepper, adding any leftover garlic and chopped herbs
  6. Take the meat out of the oven after its initial 20 minutes, transfer to a large plate and turn the oven temperature down to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4
  7. Spread the potatoes and onions out in the roasting dish and pour over the stock, then put the leg back on top so that it is ‘crying’ over the vegetables
  8. Return the dish to the oven and roast for about another 45–60 minutes, depending on how well you like your meat cooked
  9. Allow the meat to rest on a plate, and meanwhile crank the oven up to crisp the potatoes a bit, if you like
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WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?

Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves. 

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE GOAT?​

Goat really complements our philosophy of sustainable farming. It yields truly remarkable meat that would otherwise get wasted. Whilst female (nanny) goats are reared for replacements in a goat dairy herd, male (billy) goats are surplus to requirements.

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes, goat meat is available to buy online on our website and Coombe Farm Organic can delivery any cuts that you need to your door.

  • Goat Kid meat is tender with a mild-flavour, sweeter than Lamb. As the animal gets older the meat gets a slightly stronger taste, this is why goat meat marry’s well with bold flavours in recipes such as curry’s and marinades.

  • Cabrito was founded by James Whetlor, once a chef at Hugh Furnley Whittingstall’s River Cottage James wanted to explore the meat wastage from the Goat Milking industry. An ethical thought leader and innovator James travels Europe sharing his knowledge of everything Goat. Cabrito is the platform to supply goat meat for wholesale and retail.