Bison Ground Meat
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- Indigenous Plains Breed Bison (Bison bison subsp. bison)
- 100% pasture-raised with access to grain and hay when grass is scarce
- No hormones or antibiotics administered
- Full traceability and source verified only from our cooperative of independent ranchers
- Bison has as much protein, vitamins and minerals as beef, but with less fat
- Rich in B-complex vitamins, with a healthy ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6
- Air chilled for best flavor, texture and color
- Sold in an uncooked state
- For best taste on fresh products, use or freeze within 3-5 days of receipt; for frozen products, use within 1-2 days after thawing
- Subscription Eligible
Bison meat is quite lean –leaner than beef, pork, turkey and even chicken—and never leaves a greasy taste in the mouth. This leanness allows it to cook quicker than beef, and not shrink much while cooking.
The meat of the American bison has between 15 and 30% more protein and 25% less cholesterol than beef. In a 3 ½ –ounce serving of bison sirloin, there are only 3 grams of fat (compared with 14 grams in beef sirloin), and about half the calories (120 versus 210).
Ground bison meat can take the place of ground beef in any recipe, and is ideal for burgers, lasagna, chili and meatloaf. Just keep in mind that bison is leaner than beef, and requires lower cooking temperatures. Cook bison burgers rare to medium rare and coat them with a thin layer of oil before placing them on the cooler part of the grill.
Our ranchers raise bison, and bison only. In a market inundated with corporate-owned animals, our bison are sourced exclusively from a rancher-owned cooperative of independent families. This allows our ranchers to focus solely on the animals’ needs, and adhere to specific codes of conduct, including sustainability and animal welfare practices. The ranchers meet periodically to further their education in best practices, programs, and trends affecting the bison industry.
Never truly domesticated, these indigenous animals, often incorrectly called buffalo, are raised on vast pastures in Canada and the U.S. to exacting specifications—and never any antibiotics or added hormones. The plains breed bison (Bison bison subsp. bison) graze on prairie grasses as they have done for centuries, and prefer to live outdoors year-round, with very little human interaction. Their diet is supplemented by wholesome grains and hay when grass is scarce in winter months.
They are the perfect animal for those practicing regenerative agriculture today. Bison eat only the sweetest parts of the plant and leave the rest; their cloven hooves naturally disturb the topsoil, incorporating organic matter and leaving cover to fertilize and encourage plant growth. The result is a beautiful, well nourished, and healthy prairie, consisting of grasses, sedges, and legumes, that sequester carbon in the soil, reduce water usage, and provide an enhanced habitat for wildlife and livestock.
All our bison are processed humanely by hand, at a certified facility in North Dakota built and used exclusively for bison. From the field to the facility, a state-of-the-art, vertically integrated handling system of corrals, funneled walkways, and chutes are designed to provide the ultimate in safe and humane movement of bison on and off the ranches.
The carcasses are cooled down quickly in circulating cold air. Other programs employ a “rinse and chill” process, which adds water weight, includes phosphates, and bleaches out the beautiful deep red color of the meat. This produces off flavors and odors and adds chlorine and other chemicals found in tap water. Air-chilling is not only cleaner; it best preserves the rich flavor. The quality of the meat on the plate is the result of our ranchers’ respect for both the well-being of the bison and the land upon which they roam.
