Maycat Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 We were doing errands today and I mentioned that I was hungry. I envisioned going back home and happily eating leftover grass-fed burgers. I wanted to go back, but hubby asked, where can you eat? He mentioned going to Wild Oak Cafe and asked if I could eat there. I reluctantly agreed, since they have bison burgers and a decent albeit expensive salad bar. I never had bison before but it was grass-fed and I thought I would try it. Well I ordered a bison burger with tomato, onion, dijon, no mayo, and no ketchup, as a lettuce wrap. I took a few bits and just didn't like it. It tasted weird and too gamey. I am sure it would taste great if I poured the soy laden sauces on it, but I couldn't handle it plain. Luckily they also had compliant chicken so I got that. Does anyone else come across compliant food they just can't stomach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted September 1, 2013 Moderators Share Posted September 1, 2013 I've cooked bison once or twice and liked it fine. It seemed like very lean beef to me. Hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 BTW, avoid having dijon mustard at a restaurant on a Whole30. Unless you asked and found out otherwise, it was likely non-compliant, as most dijons contain white wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I love bison burgers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Maryann Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I agree, bison tastes much like beef. It should not have been gamey. Maybe it was the burger you were served? Could it have been past its prime? Ground beef tastes weird and gamey if it's too old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenderbender Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Side by side I would have a very hard time telling the difference between 90/10 lean grassfed ground beef and ground bison.... I love it... Wonder where your restaurant sourced theirs from?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bet Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Non grass fed beef isn't non-compliant, it's just not the best choice. I haven't had bison, but grass fed anything is denser and leaner than grain fed. It could take a bit to acquire your taste for it. Or maybe it was just prepared badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maycat Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Yes, maybe my taste buds are off. It didn't have a super-strong taste, I just couldn't stomach it. My husband tasted it and he said it was ok. I would have ordered a regular burger if they had one. It reminded me of when I was in Tibet and everything was cooked in yak butter and I couldn't eat anything because of the aftertaste. I couldn't eat chicken in Tibet or China because of the strong flavor. But my first Whole30, I made Well Fed's spinach and meat muffins but with grass fed beef from TG's. I couldn't eat those either! The beef tasted too grassy and the spinach made the grass taste even stronger. I love to cook, I thoroughly enjoy good food, but will lose my appetite if it has a bad taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinSpin Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 mmm bison! I love bison! When I lived in the PNW Fred Meyer's would have buffalo days when you could buy actual bison cuts, not just ground. I find bison to be a bit sweeter than beef. I am sorry you had a bad experience with it Maycat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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