Bison in the News

The list below is a collection of articles regarding bison from various news outlets and publications.

 

Why Bison Meat is Rising in Popularity Among Runners - Women's Running Magazine

This article recently featured on Women's Running covers the nutritious aspects of bison to suggest it as an excellent protein source for runners. This article also features a recipe for cooking Bison Pot Roast. (Mar. 2016)

 

The Healthy Guide to Buying, Cooking and Eating Bison - Shape Magazine

Shape Magazine cites protein, iron and leanness as reasons to swap bison for Turkey or Chicken in your kitchen. (Mar. 2016)

 

Bison Meat: Healthy and Pretty Darn Delicious - The Daily Republic

This article talks a little bit about the bison industry and the upsides of bison meat with quotes from other bison producers and the executive director of the National Bison Association. (Mar. 2016)

 

The Incredible Shrinking Bison, an Unexpected Impact of Climate Change - Nature.org

Nature.org presents a scientific look at the effects climate change has on our grasslands and the bison who rely on it for nutrition. This article touches on the lifestyles of bison herds. (Mar. 2016)

 

Meat Eaters Finding Bison Tasty Alternative - WBRC Fox

This article from WBRC Fox talks about the popularity of bison and includes testimonials regarding flavor and taste while highlighting the other features and benefits. (2015)

 

Why You Should Switch From Beef to Bison - Men's Journal

Men's Journal gives several reasons for their suggestion to eat more bison in comparison to beef. (2014)

 

Butcher Breaks Down Bison Cuts - Lancaster Farming

This interesting article out of Pennsylvania recaps a butcher's comparison and experience with working on bison. It breaks down many different cuts, including this butcher's personal favorites and where different cuts come from. (Mar. 2016)

 

Try these 4 delicious sauces & aoili's that pair great with Bison Burgers!

Avocado Lime Aoili

•1 Large Avocado

•1/4 cup Cilantro

•1 Clove Garlic

•2 tsp Lime Juice

•1 tsp Salt & Pepper (to taste)

•1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt

Directions: Combine all ingredients and spread on burger.

Peach Heat Chutney

• 2lbs Fresh Peaches

•1 medium red onion

• 1 green or red apple

• 1/4 tsp ground ginger

•1 tsp grated fresh ginger

•1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 7 cardamom pods, ground

•1/4 tsp ground turmeric

•1/4 tsp aniseed

•1 tsp coriander seeds

•1 tsp black pepper

•1 small dried whole red chile

•1 cup brown sugar

•1 cup light brown sugar

Directions: Combine all ingredients in large sauce pan. Cook over low heat until peaches are soft and sauce is boiling. Remove from heat and let cool.

Coffee Dry Rub

•1 1/2 Tbsp ground coffee

•1/2 Tbsp salt

•1/2 Tbsp paprika

•1/2 Tbsp brown sugar

•1/2 Tbsp Pepper

•1/2 Tbsp Onion Powder

•1/2 Tbsp garlic powder

•1/4 Tbsp ground coriander

Directions: Combine all ingredients and rub onto all sides of burger.

Buffalo Hot Sauce

•2/3 cup hot pepper sauce (Franks RedHot)

•1/2 cup unsalted butter

•1 1/2 tbsp white vinegar

•1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce

•1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

•1/8 tsp garlic powder

• salt to taste

Directions: Combine all ingredients and drizzle onto burger.