Jamaican Curry Goat

Name: Jamaican Curry Goat
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Jamaica
Ingredients: 3 lbs goat meat, bone-in, cut into chunks; 3 tbsp Jamaican curry powder; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole; 2 scallions, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 cups water or stock; Salt and black pepper to taste

6 servings20 min prep90 min cookMedium Jamaica

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Jamaican Curry Goat

Story updated September 17, 2026

Curry goat reflects the culinary influence of Indian indentured laborers who arrived in Jamaica in the 19th century after the abolition of slavery, bringing curry spices and techniques that blended with Jamaican goat-rearing traditions. It's now a fixture of Jamaican celebrations and Sunday dinners.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

3 lbs goat meat, bone-in, cut into chunks
3 tbsp Jamaican curry powder
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
2 scallions, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups water or stock
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1Toss the goat meat with 2 tablespoons curry powder, salt, and pepper, and marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
2Heat oil in a heavy pot and bloom the remaining curry powder for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3Add the marinated goat and sear on all sides.
4Add onion, garlic, scallions, thyme, and the whole scotch bonnet pepper, stirring well.
5Pour in water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 to 1.5 hours until the goat is tender.
6Add the potatoes during the last 25 minutes of cooking.
7Uncover and simmer until the gravy thickens slightly.
8Serve hot over white rice.

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