Bison Bratwurst

March 19th, 2011

Fire up your grill and prepare your Bison Bratwurst. Hopefully the winter is almost behind us all. Barbecue guilt free with Bison Bratwurst!  Or try our delicious recipe below by simmering for some of the juiciest, tastiest bratwurst you will ever serve.

Bison Bratwurst

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. Bison bratwurst
  • 2 med. apples, cut into wedges
  • 1 T. defatted chicken broth
  • 4 med. potatoes, cut in half
  • 1 med. onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 c. apple juice
  • 1 2-lb. bag sauerkraut, drained

Preparation:

Brown sausage with broth in a large nonstick skillet. Arrange onion, sauerkraut, apples and potatoes around sausage. Top with apple juice; salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer over low heat stirring once, for 30-40 minutes or until potatoes test done with fork. Serves 4.

How did you like this recipe? Or how do you prepare your Bison Bratwurst?


Corned Bison for St. Patrick’s Day

March 17th, 2011

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and celebrate your health by serving lean Corned Bison instead of beef. A little kraut, a little dressing, a couple slices of rye…this is a truly wonderful treat. Throw in your traditional potatoes, carrots and cabbage and you will have yourself a tasty St. Patrick’s Day feast!

corned bison

AND Reuben sandwiches are a must have for using up your St. Patrick’s Day Corned Bison leftovers. Use it the same way that you would use corned beef. The possibilities are endless. Of course, you have the added benefits of bison – the healthy alternative to beef.

Everyone have a fun and safe St. Patrick’s Day and remember that you can make a Corned Bison feast anytime of the year.


Comparing Bison to Other Popular Proteins

February 16th, 2011

The following nutritional chart always surprises individuals.  It compares bison meat to a handful of other popular proteins.  Look at Bison meat compared to skinless chicken!   Bison not only has less fat and calories, but is packed with protein, iron and vitamin B-12.  I think that because bison is a “red” meat – people automatically assume it couldn’t be healthier than the “white” meats or certain fish…but, in fact, it is!

This below research was conducted by Dr. M. Marchello at North Dakota State University and shows that the meat from Bison is highly nutrient dense food because of the proportion of protein, fat, mineral, and fatty acids to its caloric value.

Chart provided by: The National Bison Society

Please visit American Gourmet for a full listing of bison nutritional information.



Twice Baked Potato with Bison Bits

January 26th, 2011

by Kitty Rolens, SayersBrook Chef, Food Specialist for the Bison Ranch

Ingredients:

  • 6 baked potatoes
  • 1 tsp. horseradish
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1 tsp. parsley
  • 1 T. salt
  • 1/2 c. Bison bits (or cooked bison bacon)
  • 1/4 c. chopped onion bits
  • 1 c. shredded cheese
  • 1 tsp. pepper paprika

Preparation:

Bake potatoes at 350° for 45 minutes. Cut in half, scoop out potato leaving skin intact. Blend well: insides of potatoes, sour cream, salt, pepper, horseradish, parsley, and bison bits. Fill skins with the mixture, sprinkle cheese and paprika over top and reheat at 350° for 25 minutes.


Bison Fajitas

December 20th, 2010

Jane Allo

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. Bison Skirt, Flank or Round Steak (cut in 1/2″ thick slices)

Marinade

  • Juice of 2-3 Limes
  • 1/2 tsp. Pepper
  • Mix well.

Garnish

  • 1 lg. Tomato (chopped)
  • Sour Cream
  • 3 Green Onions (chopped)
  • Picante Sauce
  • 1 lg. Green Pepper (sliced)
  • Cheese
  • Guacamole
  • Flour or Corn Tortillas (warmed)

Preparation:
Pound meat into 1/2″ thickness (if necessary). Sprinkle both sides of steak with Marinade in Refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours. Drain marinade and broil meat over medium hot mesquite coals, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve in tortillas and garnish how you like it.