Growing Interest Seen In Bison Meat

[CShine]

A bison boomlet is under way as Americans look for an Atkins diet-friendly and mad cow-proof alternative to beef.

Although the bison industry is just a baby when it comes to U.S. meat production, there are signs of heightened interest as producers recover from a mid-1990s slump brought on by overproduction.

"People see it more, probably sample it more and they like it," said Roy Rozell, who manages a bison ranch in Colorado.

A good indicator of the bison industry's turnaround is Ted's Montana Grill, a national chain of 18 restaurants co-founded by media mogul and bison ranch owner Ted Turner. The chain is expected to double in size by the end of the year.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apus_story.asp?category=1110&slug=FIT%20Bison%20Boomlet%20Diet

[Diego360]

1. Tastes good to me!

I recommend the following (which I have no connection to other than as a customer):
Big Valley Buffalo
The peppered jerky and pepperoni sticks are great, especially if you're doing the low carb thing. Low fat, very lean, free range, etc.

[Bush loves Jiang]

2. Never tried it...

I heard they have good meat and milk though.

[InkAddict]

3. Yum

http://www.tedsmontanagrill.com/about.html

Also, great New England Clam Chowder

Always ready with a testimonial for great food!

[alfredo]

5. Had some last month. It tasted great.

I just might go out and get some tomorrow.

It is mild and low fat. I had to add oil to the skillet.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

4. Is it really Mad Cow-proof?

I have my doubts. With far fewer bison being raised than cows, and the incidence of the disease in cows being so rare; I think more research needs to be done before that claim can be made.

[NYC]

6. I agree with you.

How do we know what the buffalo are eating? That's important.