by Jill~Sexy Back~ V.
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April 21, 2007

Have you ever tried Bison?

June 22, 2008 01:39 PM EDT
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I've never tried Bison meat before. I'm actually not sure I could make myself eat it, just because it's not the normal type of meat. But, I was watching HSN today and they had Tony Little on there selling Bison Hamburgers and Bison Hotdogs. He was comparing the nutritional info between the Bison meat products and traditional hamburgers and hotdogs and it was pretty amazing so I thought I'd share it.

Bison Burger has 140 calories, 6 grams of fat, and 23 grams of protein
a 70% lean beef burger has 375 calories, 28 grams of fat, and 18 grams of protein
a turkey burger has 168 calories, 8 grams of fat, and 20 grams of protein

Bison hot dogs have 130 calories, 8 grams of fat, and 12 grams of protein
Beef hot dogs have 248 calories, 20 grams of fat, and 8 grams of protein
Pork hot dogs have 202 calories, 16 grams of fat, and 10 grams of protein

So, when you look at the nutritional info, Bison burgers and hot dogs are definately better for you. This peaked my curiosity, but not enough to make me order them. For now, I'll just have a better appreciation for Bison meat, but without the desire to try it out for myself. Have you ever tried Bison?
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Comments: 39

Randall C. Jun 22, 2008, 1:41pm EDT
its actually quite good Jill. I had my first hamburger a few years ago. I was pleasantly surprised
flit . Jun 22, 2008, 1:47pm EDT
I liked it.... course, there are few meats I don't like :)
Juan J Martinez Jun 22, 2008, 1:49pm EDT
I have and I loved it.
We had steak the other night and it was really good. I swapped it in for the usual beefsteak under my once a year béarnaise indulgence, but it was also good without the sauce.
Chuck M. Jun 22, 2008, 1:53pm EDT
I like it. :)
Laura C. Jun 22, 2008, 1:56pm EDT
They served it at a diner we used to frequent - bison burger is quite good. It tastes a lot like a regular beef hamburger.
meg pattinson Jun 22, 2008, 1:56pm EDT
i've never had it but i think i'll pass this info on to my mom or grandfather.. & i know ruby tuesdays has a bison burger.. i always thought that it sounded gross.. hah
*LORA* M. Jun 22, 2008, 2:01pm EDT
I have not
I don't eat red meat on a regular basis but bison is wonderful. It's better than any beef I have ever had.
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Jun 22, 2008, 2:05pm EDT
I haven't tried it; now y'all have me curious.
Sarah (I want points) Jun 22, 2008, 2:16pm EDT
I don't even think I've seen if they sell it. I don't think I'd try it.
Vivian P. Jun 22, 2008, 2:25pm EDT
vegan here
Valerie Roars Jun 22, 2008, 3:20pm EDT
Yes, I love the stuff!!!!!! Much leaner than beef :)

Just made bison burgers a couple days ago.
Claudia B. Jun 22, 2008, 3:20pm EDT
It's not a staple in my diet but I do buy it periodically and have experimented with different recipes as it does have a tendency to be dry. I've made chili from bison, meatballs in a curry sauce, and hamburgers.

Honestly, I expected it to taste nasty but it's quite tasty.
Jo C. Jun 22, 2008, 3:22pm EDT
People actually raise it around here so..yes...I've tried it and I like it. Of course, I like venison too and even beef liver so I guess I'm not overly picky :)
It is ok.
John S. (arizona) Jun 22, 2008, 3:28pm EDT
I had to laugh at your comment "it's not the normal type of meat"... Your regular old store bought beef is far from normal, LOL. You're just used to it.
Bison is actually very good, at least what I had.
Steph A. Jun 22, 2008, 3:52pm EDT
I haven't had it, but my husband has and he likes it. Ruby Tuesdays near us has bison burgers.
Bonnie F. Jun 22, 2008, 4:25pm EDT
Several years ago, we had a restaurant in town that specialized in bison. I tried the "pineapple buffalo burger" and it was so tasty, a real treat.
Free Spirit or the guy next door ~. Jun 22, 2008, 4:26pm EDT
I love it, only problem it is expensive, if it was around the same price as beef I would never eat beef again...
Bridget ♥ Jun 22, 2008, 5:53pm EDT
I've had it MANY times - it's quite tasty!
Wil B. Jun 22, 2008, 6:34pm EDT
I used to eat it all the time at Bubba's Texas Burger Shack in Houston. Awesome burgers (I also recommend the patty melt, buffalo steak sandwich, and buffalo chili), and jalapeño potato salad, and buckets of ice cold beer! If it's still there, I highly recommend it to anybody who wants to try bison meat.
Larry H. Jun 22, 2008, 7:04pm EDT
There is a organic food store that sells it, we have bougth burgers a few time, really couldn't tell much difference than hamburgers.
Karen M. Jun 22, 2008, 7:18pm EDT
I have tried it a couple of different ways, but I prefer beef....
A K. Jun 22, 2008, 7:51pm EDT
I have never tried it, but I will try to find it so I can.
Jill~Sexy Back~ V. Jun 22, 2008, 8:07pm EDT
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CyberGwen ! Jun 22, 2008, 8:19pm EDT
I have tried Bison burgers and liked them:)
Kim M. Jun 22, 2008, 8:39pm EDT
I had a Bison burger for supper tonight. Yummy!! I like buffalo stew too.
Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Jun 22, 2008, 8:43pm EDT
I never had it My BF Dave said he liked it.
Kerrell g. Jun 22, 2008, 9:00pm EDT
I've had it and it was pretty good.
I've had a Bison burger at this great bison restaurant in Minnesota called Eichten's - delicious!
Carla B. Jun 22, 2008, 10:01pm EDT
I think it's pretty good. We get it sometimes, when it's on sale, because it is so much healthier!
Debra C. Jun 22, 2008, 10:03pm EDT
While I've been vegetarian 30 years now, it was a health decision. I loved meat. And in that time, one of the meats I really enjoyed was bison. It's worth getting over the jitters -- and its healthy, as you noted.
Ang, wandering aimlessly, G. Jun 22, 2008, 10:25pm EDT
Bison is just buffalo meat and it tastes way better than hamburger meat. Our local stores sell it and we buy it all the time even though its more expensive its so much better for you!
Kate S. Jun 23, 2008, 7:55am EDT
I love it, oddly - it tastes more like meat I would eat more of it if it were more readily available and not so expensive. Might have to pick some up next week and make meat balls though now that I am thinking about it.
Debby O. Jun 23, 2008, 3:05pm EDT
Yes I have and it is wonderful! The restaurant at the Meadows where I work serves bison burgers and tell you the truth I would rather have it than beef and it is better for you!
Amanda J. Jun 23, 2008, 3:07pm EDT
I've had Bison steaks and they were pretty good.
Austin Cushing Jun 23, 2008, 7:17pm EDT
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costas chrysanthou Apr 25, 2009, 12:13am EDT
Thanks for sharing, never tried Bison meat myself

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