eeneR 3 #1 September 29, 2009 Hey gang, I am looking for a good place to order some frozen buffalo steaks from. Prefer sirloin or top sirloin. There are a few places online, but looking for recommendations of places people have actually purchased from. This shit isnt cheep, but it is sooooo good! Thanks!She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #2 September 29, 2009 Not sure if they ship, but I've purchased from The Buck Stops Here in CO. (970) 731-3535 Very good quality, and VERY friendly people. If they don't ship, I'm sure they could recommend someone. Good luck and enjoy your buffalo! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #3 September 29, 2009 A friend of mine is planning on shooting one at some point in the near future. I bet he would be willing to break you a chunk off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #4 September 29, 2009 Find a local bison farm and get it fresh. We get about 1/4 bison a year. Yummmmm. And way cheaper than the mail order places. I pay about $5/lb. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #5 September 29, 2009 I know Buffalo is good, but I get Murray Gray Angus for $1 a pound on the hoof. $0.43 per pound processing for anything that actually gets wrapped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #6 September 29, 2009 Trader Joes sells frozen Buffalo Burgers- don't know about steaks though. Trader Joes is normally good quality and a decent price, at least that's been my experience with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 September 29, 2009 QuoteTrader Joes sells frozen Buffalo Burgers- don't know about steaks though. Trader Joes is normally good quality and a decent price, at least that's been my experience with them. Agree with the general assessment on TJs but the buffalo burgers were pretty disappointing, I thought."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #8 September 29, 2009 Renee I will contact the Chenoa Meat Locker, I bet one of the farms that send their animals there raises Buffalo. I will let you know tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #9 September 29, 2009 QuoteQuoteTrader Joes sells frozen Buffalo Burgers- don't know about steaks though. Trader Joes is normally good quality and a decent price, at least that's been my experience with them. Agree with the general assessment on TJs but the buffalo burgers were pretty disappointing, I thought. I agree about the buffalo burgers, but I thought maybe it was just me. I don't think I've ever had buffalo before. I don't know if it was the meat or the way it was seasoned, to be honest, but I doubt I would buy them again. The SO seemed to enjoy them though. Go figure .............. Anyway, I figured eeneR could take a drive and browse the nearest TJs- quicker and probably cheaper than ordering online. They do have a lot of healthier options than your typical big grocery store, and I think "healthier" is part of what she's looking for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #10 September 29, 2009 Quote Find a local bison farm and get it fresh. We get about 1/4 bison a year. Yummmmm. And way cheaper than the mail order places. I pay about $5/lb. I like the suggestion of a local farm. I would argue "fresh" is no better than frozen immediately. There is a silly tendency toward "fresh-never-frozen" vs. otherwise with any food. The only way that is better is if the bison were slaughtered just before you cooked it. Otherwise, best to freeze it for a night and avoid potential parasites--this goes for all meat from anywhere, especially if one likes their meats rare (I heart sashimi). Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k-dubjumps 0 #11 September 30, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuoteTrader Joes sells frozen Buffalo Burgers- don't know about steaks though. Trader Joes is normally good quality and a decent price, at least that's been my experience with them. Agree with the general assessment on TJs but the buffalo burgers were pretty disappointing, I thought. I agree about the buffalo burgers, but I thought maybe it was just me. I don't think I've ever had buffalo before. I don't know if it was the meat or the way it was seasoned, to be honest, but I doubt I would buy them again. The SO seemed to enjoy them though. Go figure .............. Anyway, I figured eeneR could take a drive and browse the nearest TJs- quicker and probably cheaper than ordering online. They do have a lot of healthier options than your typical big grocery store, and I think "healthier" is part of what she's looking for. Not sure how you cook your meat, but buffalo can't be overcooked or it sucks ass. They're best medium rare. I get the buffalo burgers from TJs and love them, but if they are just a little over cooked, they're ruined.Adrenaline is my crack DPH #3 D.S. #16 FAG #12 Muff Brother #4406 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #12 September 30, 2009 The problem with a local farm is that so far the only one I could find is about 3 hours away and it looks like I would have to drive to get it. That is a little far as I dont have room for a half a bison to make the trip worthy ;) Now if someone in the Chicago area knows of one, then by all means I would much rather go that route. I know trader joes has the buffalo ground, but I am looking for steaks. I found one meat market that has it frozen but it is $15.99 a lb for sirloin. Trying to see what my other options are. I am looking specifcally for bison/buffalo as it is a fantastic addition to my current eating :-) much much better for me then steak. She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #13 September 30, 2009 Once you do find someplace, let me know... I have tons of good bison recipes. I have this buffalo chili recipe that is absolutely phenominal, and not nearly as tasty with beef. And a buffalo meatloaf recipe with such wonderful flavor! Just remember not to cook steaks or roasts more than med rare, or they are gross. To those that didn't like their buffalo burgers, they were probably over-done. Cooked the right way, buffalo has a much better flavor than beef and is a lot healthier for you, much leaner. We get 1/2 cow every year too (amazing how much the men in this house can eat), but we cook cow vs. buffalo differently. Oh, if you're really up for an adventure, request some Rocky Mountain Oysters Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #14 September 30, 2009 Cool thanks for the info! I have always been a fan of buffalo and would make a point to get it when I can at a restaurant. It had been awhile and I decided I wanted to go get some. Big mistake, mygod it was wonderful!!!! I agree on the meat should be no more cooked then Medium/Medium Rare EVER...some stuff is ok Med-Rare but not ground anything. Bluck I have made a few major lifestyle and diet changes, with this I am finding some of the most amazing and wonderful foods :) Buffalo I knew of, but couldnt afford. However it is become a treat meal for me. I must say a wonderful one She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #15 September 30, 2009 Hey there - ! Check this place out too - Jones Country Meats 204 N. Seminary Avenue Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 337-0300 info@jonescountrymeats.com Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #16 September 30, 2009 Woohoo! thanks Lenny! I might be taking a little road trip this weekend. Woodstock isn't too horribly far for me :)She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #17 September 30, 2009 Quote To those that didn't like their buffalo burgers, they were probably over-done. Cooked the right way, buffalo has a much better flavor than beef and is a lot healthier for you, much leaner. Could be we just don't care for buffalo no matter how its cooked. Besides, leaner doesn't necessarily mean tastier. Fat = flavor- they say that on the food channel all the time and I tend to agree! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #18 September 30, 2009 Though yes fat is flavor, a badly cooked buffalo burger is horrible Which is why I want sirloin. So much better She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #19 September 30, 2009 I never said it was horrible- I said I didn't care for it. I just think its crazy to assume just because someone didn't like something, that it probably wasn't cooked properly. I'll bet there are a lot of people out there who don't care for buffalo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #20 September 30, 2009 No problemo !!! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #21 September 30, 2009 QuoteThe problem with a local farm is that so far the only one I could find is about 3 hours away and it looks like I would have to drive to get it. If you have not already, check out Local Harvest for options. I have a friend that is part of a group that makes one delivery from farm to a single residence and then those in the community arrange to meet with their neighbor on a set day to pick up. Whole Foods also makes it easy to buy locally-farmed everything.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #22 September 30, 2009 Not getting many options for my area from local harvest, but great link. As for Whole foods, I am trying to avoid having to go there as I know there are better options price wise, not to mention the one by me is kind of flaky with actually having bison in the store. I am looking for the best possible option and would rather find it from a private meat market. Lenny gave me a great recommendation, about an hour away but it is also maybe 20 min from my brothers that I happen to go visit every other week or so She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #23 September 30, 2009 Jen, I would LOVE to get some recipies for bison from you! I am lucky enough to have a local meat market less than 5 minutes from my house and it is FABULOUS. They even have elk! eeneR: Good luck with your search! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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TheBachelor 5 #25 September 30, 2009 Wow, I didn't expect to see so many bison fans. I've just been going to my local Whole Foods lately. In the past, I have ordered from www.venisonamerica.com/products/bison.html.There are battered women? I've been eating 'em plain all of these years... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
