Authentic Jamaican Curry Goat

Steps

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   Place cleaned goat meat in a bowl. Season with salt, jerk seasoning, Cajun seasoning, curry powders (Jamaican and Trinidad brands), pimento seeds, and green seasoning blend. Massage and mix thoroughly so every piece is well-coated with spices.
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   Let the seasoned goat meat marinate overnight or for several hours to allow flavors to develop.
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   Heat cooking oil in a pot and sauté minced garlic and onion until fragrant.
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   Add curry powder to the pot and toast it to ignite the flavors from the curry grains—this crucial step sets the stage for excellent flavor.
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   Add the marinated goat meat and stir well so it absorbs the flavors from the toasted curry and garlic-onion mixture.
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   Cover the pot and allow the meat to cook in its own juices for 10-15 minutes without adding liquid. This crucial step locks in flavors before adding any water.
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   Add enough hot water to cover all the meat, being careful not to drop the cooking temperature.
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   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to very low, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until the meat is very tender (or use a pressure cooker for faster cooking).
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   Add chopped potatoes (optional), pimento peppers, scallion, thyme, and a whole Scotch bonnet pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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    Finish with coconut milk (optional) to elevate the overall flavor. Add a bit of all-purpose seasoning if needed.
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    Cover and simmer for another 10-15 minutes to allow all ingredients to cook through and flavors to meld together.
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