Comments on: My Bison Steak Birthday Dinner

By: Aggie

Aggie — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:47:51 +0000

This post reminded me of a birthday dinner out I had a few years ago. My kids were probably 3 and 1 or 4 and 2 “ish”…I wanted to be treated and wanted to go to Bonefish. Fast forward to dinner…we had our dinners put in to go boxes before they even made it to the table. You get the picture.

I would rather have dinner at home too. It’s just more fun for the kids and with the kids in our environment. I love the pic of your cupcake and huge candle, cracked me up. Happy belated and great pics of your meal too!! :)

By: Tonia

Tonia — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:04:32 +0000

Bison is available at Costco as well. It is lower in fat, higher in iron than beef. You can find lots of recipes and nutrition info at the National Bison Association website, and I believe that you can also find Bison Ranches in your area that sell meat too.

website is: http://www.bisoncentral.com

You are correct that the main downside is overcooking. It’s easy to do, and it makes the meat tough.

There is also a slightly different taste to GRASS FED vs. GRAIN FED bison.

(I used to work for the National Bison Association, and so, i may be a little biased, but in the 7 years since, I still love it!) ;)

By: roni

roni — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:06:02 +0000

Thanks Sammy! I was going to check out Wegmans and Trader Joes hoping they’s have better options. I’ll keep my eye out!

By: nacny

nacny — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:05:30 +0000

I visited my niece in Atlanta they took me to Ted’s Montana Grill for my birthday and it was really good.
They give you homemade pickles instead of bread–lol.
In the Cincinnati area we have Buckhead Grill for bison.
I am single so it is easier for me to eat meat meals out (too hard to grill at apartment). I have heard that bison is much better for you than beef???

By: roni

roni — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:04:30 +0000

Leslie – We used to have a Fuddrucker’s!! I loved it! I’d get the Ostrich burger all the time but it closed down for some reason. Now it’s a Red Robin. :(

By: Maria in NJ

Maria in NJ — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:31:35 +0000

Happy Birthday Roni…

By: Sammy D

Sammy D — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 04:21:05 +0000

Bison tri-tip., if you can find it in your area is really yum yum yummy! Grill it on indirect heat with a rub of spices. Better than beef by far, tender and way healthier. Do you have a Whole Foods where you live? Where I am, here in Northern California, they carry different cuts at different locations. The sirloin is good, but tri-tip even better.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:49:58 +0000

Have you ever been to a Fuddrucker’s restaurant? They offer buffalo, elk, and wild boar burgers. I’ve tried the buffalo, but none of the other “exotics.” On the west coast, they also offer an ostrich burger.

By: erica

erica — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:45:19 +0000

I beleive bison is similar to venison, I’ve had it but I Can’t seem to remember what it tased like. My father is an avid hunter, so we get a free supply of venison and it is so much healthier tahn beef! You are correct in that it is best cooked on the rarer side! It cooks quickly & once it is over cooked it becomes very dry. My favorite way to season it is with a little olive oil, salt, black pepper, dried thyme & crushed juniper berries! I buy them from the bulk section of my local healht food store. I crush them in the coffee grinder but in a pinch you could use the back of a spoon. Then grill or pan sear. If you have never used juniper berries I suggest you give this a shot! It is sooo good!!!

By: roni

roni — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:39:02 +0000

I found them in my regular, local grocery store but they only had one option in the corner by the more expensive beef. I’m going to check out Trader Joes next week and see if they carry them too.

By: Lauren T

Lauren T — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:34:59 +0000

I’ve had a bison burger at Ted’s Montana Grill which is owned by Ted Turner. I really loved the bison burger, but haven’t had bison since which is a shame! Can you find bison steaks at any grocery store, or do you have to go to a specialty grocery store?