Pan Seared Bison Loin

by David Hosea in
Preparation Time: 5 minutesCooking Time: 10 minutes

Bison is not too unusual in some areas of the country, I guess, but we travel full time and I have not seen bison in a while. On one recent outing to find groceries, I ran across a meat counter that offered a small bison loin, so I decided to take the loin home to add a bit of variety to our menu. We simply seasoned, then seared the loin and layered the slices on top of our favorite creamy polenta recipe.

This is a simple, easy recipe. Give it a try!

Image of bison loin in a brown gravy, mashed potatoes, and peas

Our diet is fairly balanced and when we eat meat, our menus include mostly chicken and beef. We’ll add pork now and then, but bison is good for a change and it has a few advantages over beef. First, bison has less total and saturated fat. It is also higher in protein than beef, making it a great choice for athletes and anyone looking to build muscle mass.

The meat is a good source of iron, zinc, and vitamin B12 and contains more omega-3 fatty acids than beef, which are important for heart health. In addition, bison has fewer calories per serving than beef, making it a good choice for those trying to maintain a healthy weight.

Farming bison is considered more sustainable than farming beef because the animals are better adapted to grazing on grasslands and require less water and feed than cattle. And it is delicious…

Bison goes well with creamy polenta and you can get that recipe here.

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Course: Main Course

Main Ingredient: Bison Loin

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 each Bison Loin 1-1.5 pounds
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 cup brown gravy

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Season the bison loin generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter to the skillet.
  4. Once the butter has melted and the skillet is hot, add the bison loin to the skillet and sear it for 3-4 minutes on each side until a crust forms.
  5. Add minced garlic and chopped thyme to the skillet and cook for another minute.
  6. Place the skillet in the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the bison reaches 135°F for medium-rare or 145°F for medium.
  7. Once the bison is done, remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin pieces.
  8. Serve the sliced bison loin with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy or layer the slices on top of creamy cheese polenta. Add other vegetables of your choice, a glass of red wine, and enjoy!

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David Hosea

David transitioned from a 26 year career in business to full time travel in an Airstream. After thousands of miles in the RV and years of part time/full time travel, he began documenting his adventures, sharing travel tips, stories, and photographs. Join David and his wife, Heather, on their travels as they continue to chase new horizons—one mile at a time.

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