{"id":556,"date":"2024-12-29T10:06:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T17:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/?page_id=556"},"modified":"2025-05-28T10:56:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T16:56:40","slug":"how-to-cook-bison","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/how-to-cook-bison\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook Bison"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"secondaryhero\">\n    <div class=\"secondaryhero__content\">\n        <div class=\"secimg\"\n            style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/National-Bison-Association-Cooking2.jpg'); background-size:cover; background-position: center center;\">\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/sage\/resources\/images\/secheader_place.png\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"greenclip\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/sage\/resources\/images\/sec_top_bk.svg\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to Cook Bison<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ready to serve up a delicious meal using bison?&nbsp;We have tips for the perfect dish. &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no reason to be buffaloed when cooking with bison. As many chefs will attest, bison is a delicious and healthy substitute in any recipe that calls for beef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Intro to Bison Meat:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Names for individual cuts of bison are identical to beef.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bison can appear to be a deeper red due to the fact that bison has lower fat content, thus less marbling than beef, and higher iron content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because bison is lean, it will cook quickly. Watch internal temperature and cooking time to avoid overcooking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to try bison? <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/4-basic-recipes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"44490\">Click here<\/a> for introductory recipes. Looking for something different? Try these <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/unique-bison-cuts-recipes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"44484\">unique recipes<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ac233868c24b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ac233868c24b\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"797\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-29-at-11.03.56\u202fAM-1024x797.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-569\" style=\"width:394px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-29-at-11.03.56\u202fAM-1024x797.png 1024w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-29-at-11.03.56\u202fAM-600x467.png 600w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-29-at-11.03.56\u202fAM-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-29-at-11.03.56\u202fAM-768x598.png 768w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-29-at-11.03.56\u202fAM-1536x1196.png 1536w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-29-at-11.03.56\u202fAM-700x545.png 700w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-29-at-11.03.56\u202fAM.png 1546w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Tips for Ground Bison Meat:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ground bison meat should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 160\u00b0F and the juices should be clear, not red.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ground bison is leaner in general. Check the package if purchasing bison retail. You can ask your meat processor for the fat percentage you prefer if you purchase bison in bulk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/ground-bison-recipes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"44143\">Click here<\/a> for ground bison recipes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NBA MEATBALLS\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/siVXW_fIG18?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Tips for Bison Steaks:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Steaks should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145\u00b0 F (medium rare) or 160\u00b0F (medium). If oven broiling, move your broiler rack away from the heat about a notch lower than where you normally broil beef steaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expect a buffalo steak to cook one-third faster than a beef steak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is not recommended to cook buffalo meat past medium. If you prefer your steak to this degree of doneness, be aware that your buffalo steak may lose some of its desirable attributes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/bison-steak-recipes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"44154\">Click here<\/a> for bison steak recipes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Tips for Bison Roasts:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roasts should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145\u00b0 F (medium rare) or 160\u00b0F (medium).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn your oven temperature to around 275\u00b0F for bison. Plan on the roast being done in about the same amount of time as with a comparable size beef roast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We recommend using a meat thermometer indicating the internal temperature of 145\u00b0 for medium rare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/bison-roasts-recipes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"44162\">Click here<\/a> for bison roast recipes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"greenimglinkblock\">\n    <div class=\"greenimglinkblockinner\">\n        <div class=\"greenimglinkblockimg\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-28-at-7.32.39\u202fAM-700x316.jpg');\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/sage\/resources\/images\/greenimagelinkblock.png\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"greenimglinkblockcontent\">\n            <div class=\"contentinner\">\n                <p><strong>Let\u2019s Get Cooking!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn the basics of preparing bison meat<\/li>\n<li>Use Bison in your favorite recipes<\/li>\n<li>Explore easy bison meals and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <!-- Output the decoded content -->\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EatBisonToRestore_CookbookO.pdf\" class=\"whitelink\">Receive a FREE bison recipe book<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns greenwide narrow is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns homeintrocols is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/nba-membership-options\/\" class=\"nbalinkblock drkgreen nopadleft align\"\n        >\n        <h2>Become a Member<\/h2>\n                    <p>Find the right membership for you. <\/p>\n                <div class=\"homecursor\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/sage\/resources\/images\/homeblock_cursor.svg\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left quotetext has-base-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I joined the NBA to primarily educate myself about bison but I quickly learned I now had a ready resource of experienced bison ranchers willing to help an novice rancher achieve my goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left quotecaption wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u2013 Chris Silver, Gold Coast Bison<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/members.nationalbison.org\/login\" class=\"nbalinkblock gold  aligncenter\"\n        target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n        <h2>ALREADY A MEMBER?<\/h2>\n                    <p>Login Now<\/p>\n                <div class=\"homecursor\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/sage\/resources\/images\/homeblock_cursor.svg\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign up to receive news of news, projects, resources from the National Bison Association<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"footersignup\">\n    <form action=\"\">\n        <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email Address\">\n        <button type=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\n    <\/form>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Cook Bison Ready to serve up a delicious meal using bison?&nbsp;We have tips for the perfect dish. &nbsp; 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