Meat
Chevon
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Chevon is the market term for goat meat from older kids and young goats beyond cabrito stage—typically the main commercial product from Boer, Kiko, Spanish, and crossbred meat systems. The word was promoted to parallel “lamb” and “pork” with a less loaded label than plain “goat.” Chevon covers grilling cuts, curry cubes, and bone-in stewing meat with moderate goat flavour when animals are young adults. Proper aging, cleanliness at slaughter, and finishing diet strongly affect mildness. It is the default category for supermarket and food-service goat meat where available.
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History
American promoters popularised “chevon” as a market name for goat meat.
Expanding ethnic demand increased commercial chevon slaughter volumes.
Australia became a major chevon exporter from rangeland goats and farmed Boers.
Mainstream restaurants adopted chevon labelling for approachable menu language.