Bison on Bicycles

Well, no, not really. I just thought that would be a really cool name for a sandwich shop in Gardiner, Montana. That’s where I have been for the past ten days. Yellowstone National Park. What a wonderful place it is and I am thankful I had the wherewithal to experience it.

I have seen a lot of bison this trip. They're all over the place. They're in the fields, on the side of the roads, in the roads. On the menu and on my plate!

Bison is a lovely meat that is high in protein and iron, yet low in fat, cholesterol and calories. Cook it, as they say, low and slow. Rare to medium rare. Well done is not recommended due to the leanness of the meat, bison has a tendency to become dry when overcooked.

If you travel to Gardiner, MT, you can try a bison tenderloin dinner at Rosie's Cafe, located next door to Red's Blue Goose Saloon. Rosie's is a newer restaurant located on the main strip in town facing Yellowstone National Park with magnificent views if you can imagine. Click here to view the menu. You can also find bison at your local grocer. You may have to ask them to special order it, but I've seen it in stores in upstate New York. You can also order it from online grocers like here.

Here's a recipe that I have found for bison meatloaf. I'm eager to try this when I get back home.

Buffalo Meat Loaf

2 Ibs ground buffalo
1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3 eggs
1/2 cup Hickory flavored BBQ Sauce
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup minced celery
1 cup minced onion

Beat eggs and milk together. add bread crumbs and seasonings. Mix well and let stand a few minutes. Add the meat and vegetables, blend thoroughly. Spread evenly in a 9 x 1 3 inch pan. Spread BBQ sauce over meat mixture. Bake at 350 F for 1 hr. Let stand 5 minutes before cuttinq.

Now, back to my bison on bicycles. I hope they can better share the road with motorists than their human counterparts on two wheeled vehicles!