Kid Goat in a Pan

Name: Kid Goat in a Pan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Goat meat (in pieces) 2.2 lbs; Potatoes 0.67 lb; Onions 1 ½ cup; Meat broth 0.85 cup; White wine ½ cup; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; White wine 2.1 cups; Garlic 1 clove; Bay leaves 2 leaves; Thyme to taste; Ground black pepper to taste

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Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average
Note + the meat marinating time (about 2 h)

PRESENTATION

Pan-seared kid goat is a beloved dish in Central Italy, especially around Easter. In regions like Umbria and Lazio, it's a popular alternative to the usual lamb, offering a tender and slightly less intense flavor. And here's the thing, what makes this recipe special is the way the pan-seared goat gets a soak in white wine and fresh herbs before cooking. This marinade really really does wonders for the gamey flavors, making the meat moist and mellow.

Instead of preparing potatoes and onions separately, everything's cooked together in the same pan—super tasty—resulting in potatoes that are crispy on the edges and infused with herby juices. It is a meal you’ll want to enjoy with your hands, picking at bits of golden crust and soft onions straight from the pan, much like families do during big Sunday gatherings or cozy holiday dinners.

Holiday tables in Central Italy always have room for something rustic. And look, goat meat recipes like this are perfect. People use practical goat meat cooking techniques to avoid needing multiple pans or fancy tools—just simple roasting that points out the sweet and savory notes in the meat.

Seared goat chops work well for smaller dinners, but a full pan of kid goat with potatoes is the type of dish that brings everyone back for seconds. Which is great. The marinade’s mix of garlic, rosemary and sage deeply flavors the meat, making each bite juicy and full of flavor. For real.

Whether called pan-seared goat or capretto in padella, this dish captures that family vibe. No question. It's no wonder you'll find it at both festive spreads and more relaxed meals since it's easy to prepare and always ends up finger-licking good. Anyone interested in cooking goat meat the Italian way will find this dish both practical and really tasty, thanks to those regional tricks that turn every bite into a little celebration.

INGREDIENTS

Goat meat 2.2 lbs (1 kg) - (in pieces)

Potatoes 0.67 lb (300 g)

Onions 1 ½ cup (250 g)

Meat broth 0.85 cup (200 g)

White wine ½ cup (100 g)

Extra virgin olive oil to taste

Fine salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

For the Marinade: White wine 2.1 cups (500 g); Garlic 1 clove; Bay leaves 2 leaves; Thyme to taste; Ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Kid Goat in a Pan

To prepare the kid goat in a pan, first marinate the meat: place the pieces of kid goat in a bowl, then add the white wine 1, the bay leaves 2, and the crushed garlic clove 3.

Also add the thyme sprigs 4 and the peppercorns 5. Make sure the marinade completely covers the meat and let it marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours 6. In the meantime, prepare the meat broth that you will use to cook the kid goat.

After this time, drain the marinade and set aside the meat with the aromas 7. Prepare the rest of the ingredients: peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes 8, then clean the onions and slice them thinly 9.

Heat a large pan with a drizzle of oil, then add the potatoes 10 and brown them for about ten minutes. Add the onions 11 and sauté for 3 minutes over medium heat, then lower the heat, salt 12, and pepper.

Deglaze with 50 ml (1.7 oz) of white wine 13, cover with the lid, and continue cooking for 5 minutes 14. Once cooked, remove the potatoes and onions from the pan and set them aside 15.

In the same pan, heat another drizzle of oil, then add the pieces of kid goat along with the marinade aromas 16 and brown them well on all sides over high heat 17. Salt and pepper 18.

Deglaze with the remaining 50 ml (1.7 oz) of white wine 19, then add the potatoes and onions 20 and pour in the meat broth 21.

Lower the heat, cover with the lid 22, and cook for another 15 minutes. After the cooking time 23, serve your kid goat in a pan immediately 34!

Storage

Kid goat in a pan can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, sealed in an airtight container.

Tip

The marinade is used to soften the wild flavor of the meat. If you prefer, you can omit it or, on the contrary, extend it up to 34 hours: in this case, put the bowl with the meat in the refrigerator.

If you prefer, you can use other herbs such as sage, rosemary, fresh oregano!

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