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2005/06/18, 03:04 PM
I thought this stuff was supposed to be really healthy but i looked up the nutrition info for the 8 oz. buffalo burger i just ate and it had 30 grams of fat, maybe more. Everything in moderation i suppose.
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2005/06/18, 03:11 PM
Buffalo burger? Never heard of it... well, the food that you probably ate may have been soaked in grease or another fatty acid to increase flavor.
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2005/06/18, 03:30 PM
I was under the impression that buffalo was lean...here we go on another google search!
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2005/06/18, 03:32 PM
I have a problem with this kind of talk.:angry:
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2005/06/18, 03:33 PM
Buffalo Meat Facts
Buffalo (American Bison) were the Plains Indians primary food source and once numbered in the tens of millions. Indiscriminate slaughter and market hunting rendered the American buffalo nearly extinct by 1900. There were only 13 live American Bison left, all in the Yellowstone Park area. Today there are over 300,000 buffalo with about 280,000 being raised on private ranches.
The all Natural CANCER FIGHTING FOOD!
Studies have been performed at many major universities, (Cornell, U. of Utah, U. of South Dakota, Penn State, even the U. of Bristol in England) they all confirm that Buffalo are very high in the essential fatty acids and have an excellent ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 acids and contain much more CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) than was known.
Also know that for someone suffering from Heart Disease, Buffalo Meat can help! LDL Cholesterol levels may be reduced by 40-45% over about a 6 month period by eating only 5oz of Buffalo meat 4-5 times per week.
Advantages of Buffalo over beef and chicken.
Buffalo meat has a rich, beef-like taste. Being lower in cholesterol and calories yet higher in iron and protein makes buffalo a perfect beef substitute for the health-conscious, or those on restricted red meat diets. In fact, buffalo has less cholesterol than chicken with the skin removed or even fish!
Important differences when compared to beef include:
70% to 90% less fat (depending upon the cut of the meat.)
An average if 50% less cholesterol.
30% higher in protein and less calories.
No growth-inducing hormones or steroids.
No known human allergies.
Higher in Iron (great for Women)
No Problems with E-Coli in Buffalo
Our Salamis and Jerky Sticks are made from 90% lean trim: no fat or other by-products are ever added like in other store bought brands.
Nutritional Value of Bison
3 oz. serving Calories fat cholesterol
Bison 93 1.8 g 43 mg.
Turkey 125 3.0 g 59 mg.
Beef 183 8.7 g 55 mg.
Chicken 140 3.0 g 73 mg.
Fish 125 3.0 g 59 mg.
Bison Cooking Tips
Bison meat is similar to beef and is cooked in much the same way. The taste is often indistinguishable from beef, although bison tends to have a fuller, richer (sweeter) flavor. It is not "gamey" or wild tasting. Bison is low in fat, and cholesterol, and is high in protein, vitamins and minerals. Fresh cut Bison meat tends to be darker red and richer in color than many of the other red meats.
The lack of fat insures that Bison meat will cook faster. Fat acts as an insulator - heat must first penetrate this insulation before the cooking process begins. Marbling (fat within the muscle) aids in slowing down the cooking process. Since Bison meat lacks marbling, the meat has a tendency to cook more rapidly. Caution must be taken to insure that you DO NOT OVER COOK Bison.
Bison may be used with any of your favorite beef recipes if you remember a few basic tips:
When oven broiling Bison, move your broiler rack away from the heat about a notch lower from where you normally broil your beef steaks. Expect your Buffalo steaks to cook 1/3 faster than normal. Bison steaks are best when cooked rare to medium rare. It is not recommended to cook Bison meat past medium.
If you normally cook your roast beef at 325 F, turn your temperature down to around 275 F for Bison. Plan on the roast being done in about the same amount of time as with a comparable size beef roast. To insure the temperature you prefer, we recommend using a meat thermometer indicating the internal temperature. Again, rare to medium rare is recommended.
Ground Bison or Bison burger is also leaner (ranging from 89-93% lean). It will also cook faster so precautions must be taken to not dry out the meat. There is very little shrinkage with Bison burger - what you put in the pan raw will be close to the same amount after you cook it. Pre-formed patties tend to dry out faster when grilling. (Hint: the thicker the patty, the juicier the burger). Medium-rare to medium is best. Although ground Bison is leaner, there is no need to add fat to keep it from sticking to the pan or falling apart.
All Bison meat, no matter the leanness, has enough available fat in it to allow it to cook properly. The great thing about ground Bison is you don't need to drain off any grease from the pan, the burgers don't shrink and it's healthy and tastes great!
Bison Steak - Grilling Bison Steaks
Steaks recommended for grilling/barbecuing include Filets (Tenderloin), Sirloins, Rib Eyes, Rib steaks, T-Bones and New York Strips.
Cooking time is important in order not to overcook your steaks.
Total cooking time will depend on the thickness of the steaks and the temperature of the grill or pan. Times below based on total cooking time.
1" Thick
Rare: 6-8 min. Med: 10-12 min.
1 and a 1/2" Thick
Rare: 10-12 min. Med: 14-18 Min.
2" Thick
rare: 14-20 min. Med: 20-25 Min.
(Note: Well done Bison steaks are not recommended. Due to the leanness of the meat, Bison has a tendency to become dry when overcooked because of the lack of fat in the meat.)
Printed with permission of The American Bison Association, Denver, CO.
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2005/06/18, 03:35 PM
And eating buffalo meat leads to impotencs.
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2005/06/18, 05:14 PM
calorieking and other websites say its about 13 grams of fat per serving and 8 oz is 2 1/3 servings. i think the fat was because it was ground
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2005/06/18, 05:34 PM
I eat alot of buffalo and it is way leaner than beef. It will
dry out very fast when cooking it if you don't watch it because it is lean. But just like beef you can get regular ground, and lean and extra lean ground so the fat will depend on the kind you get. I don't even like the taste of beef anymore now that I have had buffalo.
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2005/06/18, 07:03 PM
There is also a difference I believe in grass fed bison(free range).
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2005/06/19, 04:19 AM
game meats are generally lower in fat than beef/pork/lamb/chicken....
ostrich, elk, bison are all great meat choices...
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2005/06/19, 12:34 PM
So is buffalo overall a better choice to eat than chicken?
(Charlie don't answer this question) haha
DX
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2005/06/19, 02:11 PM
Bison is more nutrient dense for starters than beef, so for that reason alone, it is better if dieting. In my opinion, much better tasting. A kind of "sweet" taste.
I eat it and ostrich periodically, but shite meat chicken and turkey along with fish are my staples.
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2005/06/20, 09:59 AM
Where do you get Ostrich in the states??
I had it in Africa, along with some other odds things like Crocodile (which I'd love to get my hand on again), Warthog, Impala, etc...
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2005/06/20, 11:29 AM
You could order from http://www.blackwing.com/. I get mine at a store here in my area.
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