Grilled Backstrap

[edmonds]

Backstrap from yearling goat cut in half, one rubbed with my homemade beef rub, the other with Penzey's northwood fire.
Grilled to medium rare on Weber kettle, sliced, and served with chimichuri and horseradish.
Very tender and tasty.

Backstrap is a strip of loin on top of the back, and tenderloins are 2 small strips underneath the loin and behind the rib (correct me if I am wrong).
These are the 2 most prized cuts from deer, elk, and of course also goat.
Since I have a farm and raise cashmere goats (as well as Dexter beef), I am able to enjoy these specialty cuts.
Today we had relatively mild weather, so I decided to grill some backstrap from the freezer (pics below).
You can also see a video of cooking goat tenderloin on an open fire here.

 

[Nick-IA]

Looks excellent!

 

[SmokinEdge]

Hell to the yeah! That looks fantastic. Young goat is tasty for sure. Big like.

 

[TNJAKE]

Man I'd be all over that. Heck of a nice job!

 

[TNJAKE]

Great video and song as well!

 

[bauchjw]

Beautiful! Man that looks incredibly delicious!

 

[Sven Svensson]

That looks so good. And a shout-out to Penzey’s Northwoods Fire. I love that seasoning. They make a lot of other great stuff, too. I also wish goat were more available. I have a lot of African friends and some of the goat dishes I’ve had have topped some of the best beef dishes I’ve ever eaten.

 

[edmonds]

I also wish goat were more available. I have a lot of African friends and some of the goat dishes I’ve had have topped some of the best beef dishes I’ve ever eaten.

Growing up American, I tend to prefer beef over goat. Maybe it's a matter of what you are used to. But there are a few dishes I cook where goat really shines.
As an aside, I know an African family that likes to buy intact (uncastrated) males. To my American tastes, mature bucks have an "off" flavor, especially after they have gone into rut. I'll pass on that.

 

[Fueling Around]

Yum
I haven't had goat in some time, but it reminded me of a mix of venison, beef, and pork in flavor and texture.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Man you nailed those! Love your music.

 

[tx smoker]

Oh wow....that looks absolutely fantastic!! Beautiful job creating a beautiful meal.

Robert

 

[Bearcarver]

Looks Mighty Tasty, Edmonds!!
Nice Job!!
Like.

Bear

 

[SmokinAl]

I could sit down to a plate of that every night!
Nicely done!!
Al

 

[jcam222]

Looks great. I’ve had goat curry many times but never a chance to enjoy a choice cut like this.

 

[boxkiller]

That looks amazing!

 

[GaryHibbert]

Looks great. I've never eaten goat--closest is antelope--t, so maybe I'll have to give it a try.
Gary

 

[Newglide]

Never had goat but if it tastes half as good as it looks I'm all in.
Pickin' was very good as well