Roast Kid with Potatoes

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PRESENTATION

There is an indissoluble link between traditions, religion, and cuisine, and we Italians know this well because our cuisine is filled with symbolism, beliefs, and customs that have been handed down through the ages. One of the most widespread gastronomic traditions observed by Christians is to consume kid or lamb during the Easter lunch. The lamb, the ultimate sacrificial symbol frequently found in classical art iconography, is at the center of a religious ritual that is still renewed on tables today, celebrated in Easter menus. When tradition calls, we do not back down, and here is our version of roast kid with potatoes, a main course that enhances the tender meat of the kid, skillfully marinated in a spicy and aromatic marinade that releases intense aromas and flavors. Crunchy potato slices harmoniously accompany the dish. Whether you are devoted to traditions or simply a gourmet, this recipe is for you!

Try our roast kid with potatoes and other tasty kid recipes:

  • Kid alla marchigiana
  • Baked Ruoto with Kid
  • Pan-Fried Kid
INGREDIENTS
Goat meat 2.2 lbs (1 kg)
White wine 3 ¼ cups (750 g)
Water 1.7 cups (400 g)
White onions 3.5 oz (100 g)
Carrots 6.4 oz (180 g)
Celery 6.3 oz (180 g)
White wine vinegar 2 tsp (10 g)
Potatoes 1.1 lbs (500 g)
Extra virgin olive oil 3 ½ tbsp (50 g)
Fine salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Rosemary 1 sprig
Sage 1 sprig
Bay leaves 3 leaves
Juniper 2 berries
Ground black pepper 2
Preparation

How to prepare Roast Kid with Potatoes

To prepare the roast kid with potatoes, start by removing the fat from the meat, then cut it into medium-sized pieces 1. Wash, peel, and cut the celery, carrot, and onion into large pieces; these will be used to marinate the kid. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl along with the meat 3.

Separately, gather the aromatic herbs with a string 5 and place them in the bowl; this will make it easier to remove them after marinating. Pour in the wine and add water to cover 6.

Add the black peppercorns and juniper berries 7, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let the meat marinate for 12 hours in the refrigerator. After the indicated time, take out the marinated meat 9.

Remove the spices and herbs, and drain the marinade water using a colander 10. Wash the potatoes under running water to remove any soil residue from the skin 11, then slice them thinly with a mandolin (without peeling), about a couple of millimeters thick 12.

Place them in a large baking dish and drizzle the potatoes with olive oil 13, season with salt and pepper 14, and place the pieces of kid on top 15.

And the aromatic herbs from the marinade; drizzle with a tablespoon of vinegar 16 and mix directly in the baking dish so that all the ingredients are well seasoned 17. Bake the kid in a preheated static oven at 400°F for about 60 minutes, turning it during cooking. Once ready, serve the roast kid with potatoes hot 18.

Storage

Roast kid with potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a couple of days. Freezing is not recommended.

Advice

The marinade makes the kid's meat tender and fragrant; if you want to make it even more aromatic, replace the water with red wine or beer, which will release even more intense fragrances during cooking!

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