Because these animals don't store intramuscular fat, they are much leaner than cattle. And yet they are actually bovines, as cattle are, unrelated to old-world cape and water buffalo. This compares quite favorably to beef, which has 9.28 grams of fat and 211 calories, and skinless chicken, which has 7.41 grams of fat and 190 calories. Emu has a similar nutritional profile. The flavor of buffalo is incredible.
People are scared of beef now.
Ripe, berry-flavored wines like Pinot Noir and Zinfandel are ideal, as is California Cabernet. With all that red wine and lean meat, you may put your cardiologist out of business. Sam Gugino, Wine Spectator 's Tastes columnist, is the author of Cooking to Beat the Clock. Business Location Phone Number Web Site American Bison Co. Jackson, Wyo. All Rights Reserved.