Baby sheep meat is called lamb while adult sheep meat is called mutton.
Some people think that lamb is just sheep meat, but it does indeed come only from young sheep.
This is another meat that is considered to be a specialty.
Baby goat meat is called kid meat while adult goat meat is called goat meat or chevon.
The common name for goat meat is simply "goat", though meat from adult goats is referred to as chevon, while that from young goats can be called capretto (It.), cabrito (Sp. and Por.) or kid.
Goat meat or goat's meat is the meat of the domestic goat.
The common name for goat meat is simply "goat", though meat from adult goats is referred to as chevon, while that from young goats can be called capretto, cabrito or kid.
In South Asian and Caribbean cuisine, mutton commonly means goat meat.
Goat meat is a healthier alternative to other red meats like beef, lamb, and pork.
It is naturally lean, very nutritious and has a range of health benefits.
The meat has less fat, less saturated fat, more iron, and about the same amount of protein compared to beef, pork, lamb, or chicken.
Boer is the best goat breed for meat.
Boer goats were first developed in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.
The indigenous goats of Africa were crossed with imported Nubian and Indian goats to produce Boer.
These goats are hardy with a great capacity for adaptation.
Good goat meat comes from the back of the animal that is from the loin, rib and rump.
This part is usually a lot more tender than the front part which includes the legs, flank and shoulder.
Lamb and mutton meats are from sheep, and goat meat is from goats.
This is true for most countries unless you're in South Asia ( India ), Australia, or Jamaica. In India, the meat from a goat can also be referred to as mutton or sheep interchangeably.
However, this is not the case in the United States and Europe.