What’s the Difference Between Bison and Beef Brisket?

If you are looking for a healthier way to get the nutritional benefits of red meat into your diet, without increasing your beef intake, bison may be the way to go. Whilst similar to beef in that it is considered red meat, bison is definitely a much healthier cut of red meat. The nutritional benefits of replacing your beef brisket with bison brisket can’t be overstated. Even so, there are some differences between bison and brisket you should be aware of. Cooking techniques will be different for various cuts of bison vs beef.  

Bison Nutrition

Grass-fed bison provides more protein and less fat than beef. For every 100 gram serving, you’ll get 10 grams of protein and 7 grams of fat, vs grass-fed beef of the same serving size which will give you 19 grams of protein and 13 grams of fat. Fat is the stuff that will clog your arteries.  

Bison vs. Beef

There is far less fat in Bison so the meat is going to naturally be less tender.  Because of this, you will want to choose cuts of bison that are better for slow cooking. Searing at high temperatures will make the meat tough because there is not much fat marbling in these lean cuts of meat. Cuts of meat such as chuck, brisket or offal are fantastic for stews, roasts, and outdoor smoking. With the advent of pressure cookers, even slow cooking can be sped up these days if you are short on time, giving you the ability to “slow cook” a brisket in a fraction of the time.

Bison Brisket vs Beef Brisket

Ultimately, because both cuts of meat are going to be slow-cooked, you’re going to have something delicious and tender in the end. Bison is going to be an excellent choice to make if you are looking for a healthier choice, with more protein and less fat for your family.  Because you are slow-cooking or roasting the brisket, you are going to have tender, healthier meat to serve up to your family at dinner time. Give our bison brisket a try. 

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