Bison meat, a gourmet treat

Cinzia Cuneo 17 novembre, 2013 carne

The American bison ensured the survival of Native Americans in the Prairies for thousands of years by providing them with cover, clothing, utility items and food. With the arrival of colonizers and the construction of the railways, this species came close to extinction.

Thanks to government protections, the bison escaped death, but it went from being a wild animal to a farm animal. It is a robust, strong and independent animal that requires little care; it can be bred in a natural environment, without growth hormones or antibiotics.

The meat is low in fat, even leaner than the chicken and lean cuts of beef that we are used to. It is also a source of omega-3, rich in protein and minerals such as phosphorus, iron, zinc and selenium. What’s more, it is non-allergenic too.

Its flesh tastes tender, flavourful and slightly sweet. Bison meat is cooked pretty much in the same way as beef. But since it is leaner and has higher moisture content, it should be cooked at a lower temperature and for a shorter period of time.

Try our recipe for Bison Stroganoff

Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on November 16, 2013.

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Cinzia Cuneo

Italiana di nascita e canadese d'adozione, Cinzia ha deciso di coniugare le sue competenze professionali e la sua passione per la buona tavola sviluppando un servizio per aiutare i numerosi «aventi bisogno» a riprendere il controllo della loro alimentazione. Così è nata SOSCuisine. Ingegnere di formazione al Politecnico di Torino, Cinzia ha conseguito un Master's Degree in scienze applicate all'École Polytechnique de Montréal.