All Natural Wyoming Buffalo Burger (1 Lb Patties)

Buffalo Meat Nutrition

Buffalo (Bison) meat has really been catching with the American consumer.  Buffalo is a sweeter meat than beef, with higher protein and flavor, together with more of the important minerals we all need.  There is no hint of a gamey taste.  Buffalo is becoming today's red meat. While technically these meat animals should be called North American Bison, hence Bison meat, the general public knows these animals as North American Buffalo and the meat as Buffalo Meat.  Today's animals, which are not endangered species are also not the chewy, range-fed animals of decades ago.  A cousin of commercial beef, this red meat has a flavor reminiscent of beef, yet with a more robust flavor.  A flavor really great on an open flame grill.

When solely grass-fed, buffalo meat has a yellow-tinged fat with a stronger flavor and a tougher consistency than a grain-fed animal. While nutritionally a better source of Omega 3 fatty acids, grass-fed have a toughness and stronger flavor that is NOT a particularly good selling point.  A buffalo meat product must taste good if you expect the consumer to come back for more.  Grande Natural's buffalo meat products are predominately pasture-fed on grass and alfalfa, then grain supplemented for the last 60 to 80 days prior to slaughter. This brings out the more desirable white fat and adds juiciness and tenderness. We never use any steroids, artificial growth stimulants or animal byproducts. It is hard to beat a Grande Natural buffalo rib eye steak seared on the grill to a delicious rare to medium rare finish.

Buffalo meat is a great source of numerous vitamins and minerals. It is high in B12, potassium, iron, zinc, copper and selenium, while lower in sodium, calories and cholesterol.

Buffalo meat cuts are similar to beef with all your favorite beef cuts present on a buffalo as well. The only real difference is the amount of fat.  Since buffalo are generally less fatty than beef, cooking time is a bit faster, and it is always better to have the meat more on the rare end of the scale.  Less fat in turn means more protein per ounce. Protein is more filling than fat, so the serving portions of buffalo meat can be a bit smaller yet they will still leave you satisfied. You do need to remember however, that less fat means that juiciness exits the longer the meat is cooked.  Well done requires wet cooking (steaming or crock pot) or an overnight marinade.  I am sure, with a little practice it will be BON APETITE!