Did you have a mouthwatering burrito south of the border and can't identify the ingredients? If the meat had an initial crunch and melted in your mouth, it may have been cabrito. Cabrito is the meat of a young goat. While difficult to find in some countries, cabrito is a popular meat with most who have tried it. Buying Cabrito My sources advocate finding a local farmer who raises goats. If you can talk him into butchering a baby goat for you, invest in a deep freezer and thaw out meat as you need it. Some local co-ops may be able to find you a willing farmer. Once you have your source, cultivate him or her well. You may just become addicted and you'll want to make sure you can feed your habit in the future! You will generally want to purchase your goat meat between May and October since the goat should be between one and two months old when butchered. Once goats have begun to graze, their meat changes flavor. Nutritional Information
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More Information Agway Cooperator - Meat goat market is growing in the northeastern US Goat Rope - Goat snacks Texas Monthly - Information on purchasing, cooking and eating cabrito in Texas Slaughtering and Butchering - If you are the do-it-yourself sort
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