I need a recipe for buffalo testicles.

March 9th, 2012

Question: I need a recipe for buffalo testicles.

-From Randy in Illinois

Answer:

Hi Randy, below is a recipe for cooking buffalo testicles as an appetizer. Happy cooking!

Rocky Mountain Buffalo Oysters
by Connie Sayers from SayersBrook Bison Ranch, via The Fort

Ingredients:

1 Set of Buffalo Testicles, referred to as “oysters” throughout the rest of this recipe
Cayenne Pepper
Flour
Olive Oil
Seasoned Salt and Pepper

Preparation:

Partially defrost oysters–this is very important. Using a sharp paring knife and wearing gloves, cut and peel the outer layer away from the oysters. They will peel and slice more easily if the oysters are partially frozen.

Slice into ¼” – ½” slices. Combine the flour, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper and roll pieces into the mixture. (If you slice them ahead of time, pat them dry with paper towels before rolling them in flour.)

Pan-fry for approximately 3 minutes or until a light crust forms. You can also use beer batter as a variation.

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.


I have two cuts of buffalo that I do not know how to cook.

March 9th, 2012

Question: I have two cuts of buffalo that I do not know how to cook. The carne para asar and inside skirt. I would appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you.

-From Debra in Oregon

Answer:

Marinated Bison Flank Steak
by Connie Sayers, SayersBrook Bison Ranch

Ingredients:

½ cup olive oil
Juice of one lemon
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup Teriyaki sauce
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
2 t. fresh or crushed garlic
Lemon pepper
Salt to taste (I don’t use salt with many of the other ingredients having a lot of salt in them.)

Preparation:

Score entire steak ¼” deep across the grain approx. 2 inches apart, both sides of steak.
Sprinkle liberally lemon pepper over both sides of steak.

Mix the first 6 ingredients together and pour over steak. Let steak marinate for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 3 hours.

Grill over hot coals until blood comes to top. Flip steak and repeat. Take steak off grill.

Let it rest for 10 minutes. Do not overcook because steak will continue cooking after it is taken off the heat.

Slice steak very thin and diagonally against the grain.

This would be for a thin steak (width of less than 2 inches.) If the steak is thicker, grill each side until the meat appears seared. Do not overcook. This meat is excellent served rare to medium rare.

Hope this helps you out Debra with cooking your buffalo steaks!


How would you cook tongue?

February 2nd, 2012

Question: How would you cook tongue?

- From Anne in Missouri

Answer:

Bison Tongue
by Carrie Sayers, SayersBrook Bison Ranch

Ingredients:

    1 Bison tongue
    2 T. apple cider vinegar water
    1 med. onion
    1 T. pickling spices salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:
Place Bison tongue in cooking pot, cover with water. Add pickling spices, salt and pepper, apple cider vinegar, and onion. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until tender. May be served hot with crackers, or sliced cold for finger sandwiches. Serves 4-6.

Enjoy!


Introducing Our Specialty Wine Dinner Series

January 26th, 2012
SayersBrook Bison Ranch

Edg-Clif Farms and Vineyard and SayersBrook Bison Ranch are teaming up to offer extraordinary dining experiences right here in Washington County. After the successes of the Field Dinners showcased as part of the Home Grown Farm Tour, these neighbors thought it would be fun to create more opportunities for people to enjoy what our fair county has to offer. Highlighting our bison and wines, Chef Gregory, of Gregory’s Creative Cuisine, has developed a menu of gourmet delights for a very special occasion, Valentines Day! This romantic candlelit event will take place at 6:30pm on Feb 14, 2012, at SayersBrook Bison Ranch, 11820 SayersBrook Road, Potosi, MO 63664 and will feature Edg-Clif Wines including the introduction of specialty wine cocktails. Dinner and drinks is $65 all-inclusive. Please contact 573-438-4449 for more information and to make your reservation by Feb 7th.

This glamorous event is designed to be the first in a series of Wine Dinners produced by these agricultural based entities, who want to feature local fare and culinary delights at a magnificent country destination. The next exciting evening will be a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration like none other. Edg-Clif’s Fresh Spring Wine introductions will be paired with Irish Corned Bison on Saturday March 17th, 6:30pm till the Leprechauns go home! Then find your Sombreos for a Cinco de Mayo Bison Fiesta, complete with Edg-Clif Sangria, Saturday May 5th, 6:30pm, beach attire! As a tribute to the great men in our lives, join us for a Father’s Day Big Bison BBQ where you can treat Dad to a man’s size meal accompanied by the heartiest of wines from Edg-Clif, Sunday June 17th, in the afternoon, instead of mowing the lawn….

So put the Edg-Clif and SayersBrook Specialty Wine Dinners on your calendars!!


Got any tips for a bison meatloaf?

January 5th, 2012

Question:  Got any tips for a bison meatloaf?

- From Jack in Arkansas

Answer:  You could spice up your Bison Meatloaf with jalapenos — dice up and stuff throughout the loaf. Or go Italian with the below recipe:

Italian Bison Meatloaf with Fresh Basil and Cheese

  • 1 lb. ground Bison
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil
  • 1/2 c. ketchup
  • 1/3 c. ketchup (keep in a separate dish for spreading over top of loaf)
  • 1 c. seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3/4 c. fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 c. shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 lg. egg whites
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Combine boiling water and tomatoes in a bowl; let stand for 30 minutes or until soft. Drain tomatoes and finely chop. Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for 1/3 cup ketchup. Shape mixture into a 9 x 5 inch loaf on broiler pan. Spread remaining ketchup over top.

Bake for 1 hour or until thermometer inserted in the center registers 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Cut into 12 slices. Serves 6.