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Choosing And Preparing Wild Game Meats
For years, wild game meats have been a part of restaurant menus, as chefs have perfected their culinary skills on these savory, low fat meats. Now, as wild game meats are becoming more available to the general public, there's been increased interest in how to prepare various cuts of wild game meat, including bison, elk, ostrich, alligator, and more.
For years, wild game meats have been a part of restaurant menus, as chefs have perfected their culinary skills on these savory, low fat meats. Now, as wild game meats are becoming more available to the general public, there’s been increased interest in how to prepare various cuts of wild game meat, including bison, elk, ostrich, alligator, and more.
Don’t be concerned with trying wild game meats. The market for these meats is exploding, and for good reason. Wild game meats are lean, tasty, low in cholesterol, and easy to prepare. In fact, you’ll spend less time cooking these meats because their lower fat content means less cooking time. For a perfect comparison, consider ground sirloin vs. ground beef.
Did you know that several dozen varieties of wild game meats are now available? You can try ostrich, caribou, and alligator. Or how about elk, antelope, and rattlesnake? There are literally dozens more to experience.
What Type Of Cuts Are Available?
Most of the above examples are available in a variety of cuts. You can typically buy most wild game meats as burgers, steaks, and roasts. Also, wild game sausage is a lean, tasty delicacy and generally available in most wild game meats. Many can also be purchased as ribs or racks.
How To Prepare
In terms of preparation, simply prepare wild game meats like traditional red or white meats. If you like to marinate traditional cuts, do the same for wild game. Since most wild game meats are red, think of traditional cuts of meat and take the same approach.
As for actual cooking of wild game meats, the major factor is not overcooking. Red meats like buffalo, elk, ostrich and kangaroo are extremely lean. Therefore, just like any very lean meat, they are best prepared to medium rare, cooked through. Our personal observation is the main reason why people don’t like wild game meats is because they’re overcooked. These meats can be grilled, roasted, pan seared ... the exact same manner you’d cook other red meats.
Recipes for traditonal meats are easily substituted with any wild game. We’ve prepared various chili, stu, burgers, and roasts with wild game meats. Want to get a little creative? Try rattlesnake chili, or alligator jambalaya. Or, try ostrich medallions and elk skewers. As you might imagine, the possibilities are indeed endless!