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Tips On Preparing Bison


There is no such thing as tough Bison meat, only improperly instructed cooks.  You can interchange Bison with almost any beef recipe if a few simple instructions are followed.  The golden rule is "do not overcook" Since Bison meat is so lean you're not cooking fat, as a result, it cooks quicker and you are able to cook at a lower temperature.

Roasting   

Set oven temperature to 250 - 275 degrees and use a meat thermometer to check for doneness at  110 - 120 degrees.  At this lower temperature your roast should take the same amount of time as beef is cooked at a higher temperature.

Pan Frying, Pan Broil

High heat only for searing!  Then turn the heat down.  Remember Bison cooks faster than beef, don't overcook that steak!  Watch your cooking time.

Braising

After searing, low and slow and plenty of moisture.  Since Bison is so lean you'll need to keep it moist.  It's a good idea to marinate these cuts of meat first, and make sure that the meat is basted frequently.

Broiling/Grilling

Move your rack further away from the heat source.  Broil as with beef, but shorten the cooking time.  Turn the steaks a few minutes sooner and check for doneness.

Following these few simple guidelines will ensure a tasty, mouth-watering product that you will want to serve again and again.

Enjoy Your Bison!! 

BISON NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION*

(per 100 grams of cooked lean meat)

 Fat (Grams)Calories (K Cal)Cholesterol (MG)Iron (MG)Vitamin B-12 (MCG)
Bison2.42 143823.42 2.86
Beef (Choice)10.15 219862.99 2.65
Pork9.66 212861.10 0.75
Chicken (Skinless)7.41 190891.21 0.33
Lamb9.64 20087n/an/a
Veal6.94 176106n/an/a
Venison3.20 158112n/an/a
Ostrich3.00 14083n/an/a
Sockeye Salmon10.97 216870.55 5.80
*Bison Nutritional Information is from the USDA Handbook 8-5:8-10:8-13:8-17.