Moroccan Goat Shank Tagine with Chick Peas

I grew up in Taranaki and remember as a kid tagging along with Dad and his SKS tasked with reducing one of the local farmers’ goat population.

Goats can be prolific and (can be) easier to hunt than deer so we should really be eating more of them. When I was a youngster goat (smellies) were considered dog tucker and while I would never wish it on (almost) anyone to have to endure tucking into an old Billy the younger ones and nannies can be really tasty especially when cooked properly. I think the meat lends itself really well to dishes with lots of spice in them which is why you see so many people eating goat in curries, especially overseas.