Bison from the Great Plains — the protein of Black cowboys, Exodusters, and Oklahoma Freedmen. Leaner than beef, richer in iron.
One in four cowboys on the Chisholm Trail and western cattle drives was Black. Black cowboys rode with Charles Goodnight, drove herds through Oklahoma Territory, and settled the Kansas plains during the Exoduster migration of 1879. The Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma had treaty rights to Oklahoma Territory and built agricultural communities there that included bison and cattle. This is Black Western history that the mainstream narrative buried under the mythology of the White cowboy.
Bison runs 24g protein and 6g fat per 3oz — significantly leaner than beef with a more favorable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio. Iron content is exceptional, with high bioavailability from heme sources. CLA and omega-3s from grass-fed bison support cardiovascular health directly. No antibiotics, no hormones in wild or grass-raised bison. The nutritional case for bison over conventional beef is unambiguous.
Bison is leaner than beef and cooks faster — it burns easily. For ground bison: cook to 160°F at medium heat, not high. For bison steak: sear at high heat 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare (130°F); let rest 10 minutes. For stew: low and slow in cast iron or Dutch oven 2-3 hours. Season simply — the meat is already rich. Do not overcook.
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