Bison

By Food & Wine
Updated May 24, 2017
Credit: © Kana Okada
From bison rib eye steaks with roasted garlic to seared bison strip loin with juniper and fennel, here are some delicious bison recipes.
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Guinness-Marinated Bison Steak Sandwiches

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Bruce Aidells's Guinness, soy sauce and molasses marinade adds moisture and a sweet-hearty flavor to these delicious steak sandwiches.

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Bison Steaks with Fig-Balsamic Sauce

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At Maison Troisgros in France, Garrett Weber-Gale learned how to cook steak in a pan, which helps retain the juices. "Grilling," he says, "sucks the moisture out of meat." He's a big fan of bison, because it's leaner and higher in iron than beef, but beef tenderloin also works well here.

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Spicy Green Bean and Tofu Stir-Fry with Ground Bison

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Many cultures use meat as a flavoring instead of as the main ingredient. Here, ground bison adds substance and richness to the tofu and green beans in a chile sauce-spiked stir-fry. For the most sustainable and humane option, buy grass-finished bison.

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Seared Bison Strip Loin with Juniper and Fennel

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Chris Cosentino spices his bison strip loin with juniper, since juniper berries often grow where bison graze; the bison can also be replaced with a beef strip loin. For putting a good crust on a juicy steak, Cosentino says, "A hot stone is awesome!" Sometimes known as cooking a la plancha, the method requires heating a smooth stone or cast-iron griddle over hot coals, creating a surface ideal for searing, no oil required. Pizza stones work well here.

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Bison Rib Eye Steaks with Roasted Garlic

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