It is official, this odd MN spring is going to lead to our fresh vegetables coming in a little late this year. However, each week we will have a few more fresh greens and the opportunity to try something new. This week I offer you Bison. Frequently Bison have been called American Buffalo, though they are really not very closely related to actual buffalo, such as the water buffalo of Asia. They are extremely efficient grazers, and this leads to a very lean meat, lower in cholesterol and saturated fat then most beef. The good news on the health side can lead to bad news at the supper table if the cook doesn't understand that the lower fat means that Bison cooks faster and should be cooked at a lower temperature then beef. You can use Bison in replacement of any recipe calling for beef, just be careful not to over cook it, which would lead you to the false impression that Bison is tough. In honor of Father's Day I offer you this Bison Burger recipe for your grill. Keep these burgers at least four to six inches above the medium flame of your grill and monitor them closely to see that they don't burn. Four to five minuets per side should do the trick! A happy Father's day to all the dads out there and See you at the Market!!
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