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Safe
handling of bison
Handle bison meat the same as any other type of meat. Continuously
frozen bison will be safe indefinitely, but anything frozen loses
flavor after about six months. The safest ways to defrost bison
are:
*in the refrigerator
*in a bowl of cold water
*in the microwave
Never defrost on the counter or in other locations. To defrost
in cold water, leave the meat in its airtight pakaging. Submerge
the package in a bowl of cold water, changing the water every
30 minutes so it continues to thaw.
Preparing bison
Since bison is very lean, it will cook faster than other red
meats. In general, bison should be cooked using lower heat (325
F). Braising or other moist cooking methods are reccommened for
bison roasts and steaks. Just remember not to overcook bison.
Check out our cooking with bison page for more cooking tips.
How to Prepare
Prime Rib and Loin Roasts:
(suggested minimum size: 4½ lb. for prime rib roasts,
3 lb. for loin.)
· Remove roast from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to preparation.
· Turn on top broiler for oven. Place roast fat side up
on a rack in an open roasting pan.
Deeply insert
meat thermometer. Put roast 2 to 3 inches under the broiler,
and broil for about 5 minutes or until top fat browns. Reduce
heat to 275°F, place roast in the middle of the oven and
cook until thermometer registers 135°F to 140°F for rare,
or 145°F to 150°F for medium rare. Once desired doneness
is reached remove roast from oven. Longer cooking is not recommended
for these cuts.
Remove thermometer from roast. Cover roast loosely with aluminium
foil and set aside. Let stand for 20 minutes before carving.
(Internal roast temperature will rise marginally at this stage
but level of doneness will not be affected.)
While roast is standing, make gravy by first blending 2 to 3
tbsp flour with drippings in roast pan. Over medium heat, add
enough stock or water from boiled vegetables (usually 2 to 3
cups) and whisk continuously at low boil until gravy thickens.
Remove aluminium foil from roast. Carve roast to desired thickness
and serve with gravy and vegetables.
