Non-stunned Halal
Sourced from certified UK & EU farms
Temperature-controlled Woolcool packaging
Goat front chops are bone-in rib chops from the front rack of the goat, 100% goat meat and Certified Halal. They are cut from a single rib up to a whole seven-rib rack, for one plate or a shared braise. They have been frozen before and are sold defrosted.
What is a front chop?
Front chops come from the rib section closest to the shoulder, cut bone-in through each rib. Loin chops sit further back. The front rack has more bone to meat, which is why it suits slow cooking, birria-style braises and curries.
Cuts and pack sizes
Order a whole 7-rib rack, a 3-rib rack (270-285g), 2-rib chops (175-180g) or single ribs (85-95g). It also comes diced, as mid pieces (20-30g) or small dice (10-15g). Each is available fat-on or fat-off, in 500g, 1kg or 2kg packs.
How long do previously frozen front chops keep?
The meat is supplied to us frozen, then cut and defrosted by us before dispatch, so it normally reaches you defrosted. Keep the chops in the fridge and use them within 7 days of delivery, and do not freeze them raw again.
A 500g pack of front chops covers one to two servings for a hearty braise, and 1kg stretches to three or four as part of a curry or stew. For a group, choose the 2kg pack and cook it within the 7-day window.
The meat is supplied to us frozen, then cut and defrosted by us before dispatch, so it normally reaches you defrosted. Keep the chops in the fridge and use them within 7 days of delivery. Do not freeze the raw chops again.
Typical values per 100 g (raw):
| Energy | 109 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20.60 g |
| Fat | 2.31 g |
Basis: goat meat. Reference: USDA FoodData Central, "Game meat, goat, raw" (FDC 175303).
Front chops make a good birria-style goat stew, simmered low with dried chillies until the meat falls from the bone. The bone-in ribs also suit a South Asian goat curry or a Middle Eastern-style spiced goat and rice, and the smaller diced pieces work for kebabs.
Slow braise: brown 2-rib or single-rib chops hard, then simmer low with onion and warming spice until the meat pulls off the bone.
Birria-style stew: sear a 3-rib rack, then braise it in a chilli broth until tender enough to shred for tacos.
Grilled fat-on chops: marinate single ribs and grill hot and fast so the fat crisps while the meat stays moist near the bone.
How long do the chops keep once they arrive?
Keep them in the fridge and use them within 7 days of delivery; they have been frozen before.
Can I freeze chops I do not cook?
Not raw. They have been frozen once already, so cook them first and freeze the cooled dish.
Can you sear goat front chops and finish them in the oven?
Yes. Sear 2-rib or 3-rib chops in a hot pan to colour the fat, then finish in a moderate oven until the meat pulls from the bone.
Which chop cooks fastest?
Single ribs at 85-95g cook faster than a 3-rib rack at 270-285g, so check the smaller cuts first.