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Cullen's Jerk Goat Leg

1 leg of goat - bone in
1 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 
4 to 6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 2 tablespoons dried leaves) 
2 teaspoons salt 
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground pimiento (allspice) 
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
1/4 cup of soy sauce 
1 very hot pepper, chopped, 
or teaspoon hot pepper oil
 

Mix or puree together the onions, garlic, soy sauce, and spices to form a paste. Pierce the leg of goat all over and rub the paste all over the meat. Any unused paste (also known as "jerk rub" can be stored in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to a month for later use). Cover or wrap in foil and refrigerate overnight to allow spices to penetrate meat. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Sear the meat loosely covered with foil in a roasting pan at 400 F for 15 minutes and then reduce heat to 350 F. Roast meat for another hour or two depending on weight() until the internal temperature reaches 150 to 160 F. Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes of cooking. If you use a tougher cut such as a neck roast for cooking, plan on a longer cooking time and on marinating the meat in a mixture of beer and lemon juice overnight. Put the jerk rub on it in the morning and then cook in the afternoon. 

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