Chivo Guisado

Name: Chivo Guisado
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 1.5kg bone-in goat meat, cubed; 1 large onion, diced; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp dried oregano; 3 tbsp white rum; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp achiote oil; 2 bay leaves; Salt and pepper; 500ml water; Fresh cilantro for garnish

Chivo Guisado (CHEE-vo gee-SAH-do)

Dominican Braised Goat

⏱ Prep Time 3 hours

📈 Difficulty Hard

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 478 kcal

Tender goat meat slow-braised with tomatoes, peppers, oregano, and rum until falling apart, the signature celebratory dish of the Dominican countryside.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 40.0g

Carbs 12.0g

Fat 30.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

large Dutch oven or caldero sharp knife wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep serving bowl

Garnishes: cilantro, diced onion

Accompaniments: white rice, habichuelas guisadas

Ingredients

1.5kg bone-in goat meat, cubed
1 large onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp dried oregano
3 tbsp white rum
2 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp achiote oil
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper
500ml water
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1
Season goat with garlic, oregano, vinegar, rum, salt, and pepper. Marinate at least two hours or overnight in refrigerator.
2
Heat oils in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Sear goat pieces in batches until deeply browned on all sides.
3
Add onion and bell pepper to the pot. Cook until softened, about four minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Add tomato paste and stir for two minutes until it darkens. Add water and bay leaves, bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for two hours until goat is very tender and sauce has thickened.
6
Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with white rice and beans.

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Did You Know?

In the Dominican Republic, chivo guisado is so associated with politics that it is the traditional dish served at political rallies and victory celebrations.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large Dutch oven or caldero
sharp knife
wooden spoon

Garnishing

cilantro, diced onion

Accompaniments

white rice, habichuelas guisadas

The Story Behind Chivo Guisado

Chivo guisado is the pride of the Dominican campo, the rural heartland where goat herding has been a way of life for centuries. The dish became synonymous with Dominican political culture when it became the traditional feast served at campaign rallies. The long, slow braising process transforms tough goat meat into something incredibly tender, and the use of rum in the marinade adds a distinctive depth that sets the Dominican version apart from similar dishes across Latin America.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed special occasions, holidays, and political rallies 📜 Origins: Rural Dominican tradition

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