Big Buffalo Pot Roast with Cranberry and Pear Brown Sauce
We all know Roast Beef as a comfort food, but Roast Bison can be just as comforting... and better for you. See what Chef David Wolfman cooks up with a Bison (Buffalo) Roast.
Bison Recipes & Cooking Tips
Bison meat is a nutrient dense food that Thunder Ridge Bison Co. in Uxbridge, Ontario provides farm-to-table. If you've got some meat from a local butcher, these tips and recipes may interest you.
Bison Steaks
Grilled, Broiled, or Pan-Broiled
Use steak ¾ to 1 inch thick.
- To ensure an even sear, thoroughly pat steaks dry with paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Season as desired to taste.
- Place in lightly oiled skillet and use medium heat on stove top.
- Place buffalo on BBQ or 6 inches from the heat source in broiler.
- Cook 4 – 5 minutes per side.
- To increase tenderness, marinate sirloin tip and inside round steaks for 8- 24 hours
Bison Roasts
Sirloin Tip & Inside Round
- Sear roast in oven at 500°F (260°C) or on stove in a hot pan.
- Season roast, add ¼ cup (50 mL) of liquid (water or red wine).
- Roast at 325°F (165°C) in covered pan or place in slow cooker.
- Roast to medium-rare - 145°F (63°C).
Rib, Loin and Tenderloin
- Use uncovered pan with rack.
- Season as desired to taste.
- Cook at 275°F (135°C) and do not cook past medium 155°F (68°C).
Ground Bison
Bison Burgers
- To maintain tenderness, do not over-work meat when forming patties.
- Cook ground meats to 160°F (70°C) internal temperature. Always use a meat thermometer to gauge internal temperatures.
- Make sure all patties sit flat on grill for entire cooking time.
- Cooking equipment should maintain temperature of 375°F (190°C) even when loading continuously with frozen patties.
- Ground bison should always be cooked until no pink remains.
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Karen's "Flying D" Bison Chili
Chili has long been a comfort food, especially on a cold day. Warm up with Jennifer Bain's Chilli recipe, including Bison!
