Buffalo Hump Roast Recipes

BEST FRIEND'S BISON POT ROAST

Steps:

• Place bison pot roast in a large zip lock bag with flour, garlic, salt and pepper. Shake well to coat and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
• Place a heavy bottomed pan on the stove and preheat for 10 minutes on medium low.
• Add vegetable oil and brown the roast well on the first side for 7 minutes and the second side for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside on a platter.
• Add onions to same skillet and saute until soft and clear, about 9 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook for an additional 11 minutes. For best flavor the vegetables should caramelize.
• Add one heaping tablespoon of tomato paste and continue to saute for an additional 2 minutes.
• Add beef stock or stock/wine mixture. Return roast to pan, bring liquid to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer.
• Cover and cook on lowest stove top setting for 7 hours OR Set oven temp to 180°F and cook in covered heavy casserole for 8 hours OR Transfer to slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.
• When the meat is fork tender, remove roast and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

BISON POT ROAST

Steps:

• To start, sprinkle the roast liberally with kosher salt on both sides. This will help bring moisture and protein to the surface to help brown the meat.
• Heat up a pan large enough to fit the roast, over medium high heat. Cast iron would be best. Add enough cooking oil to coat the the bottom of your pan,
• Once hot add the roast. Make sure to brown the meat on every side. Whole process should take about 10 minutes.
• Add to the slow cooker.
• Add all the seasonings to the broth. Taste the broth to make sure it's strongly flavored. Add more until it's really strong. Then pour over top the roast.
• Add the sprigs of rosemary on top. Put the lid on the slow cooker, and cook for 6 to 8 hours or until the pot roast falls apart with a fork.

BUFFALO POT ROAST

Steps:

• Prepare your roast pan by sprinkling some pepper, garlic and salt in the bottom. Not a ton. Just a bit to help with the flavor.
• Quickly brown your roast on both sides in a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper. Set this pan aside to make your gravy later.
• Place your roast in the roast pan and cut small slits randomly along the top but try to keep them evenly spaced. Pour the broth over the roast.
• Combine the sauce ingredients and whisk until it's evenly incorporated. The syrup will make it slightly thicker and that's ok. You want it to cling along the top of your roast.
• Pour it over the roast, especially making sure to get some sauce in the slits. This will help the sauce penetrate and flavor the meat more.
• I did not marinate this, I didn't have time. But I'm sure it will taste even better with at least an hour marinating time. To do that, double the sauce recipe and combine it with the roast in a large ziploc bag. Be sure to turn the roast at least once half way through for an even marinade. Pour the sauce over the meat when you put it in the pan. There is no need to dispose of it as you would with a brine.
• Preheat the oven to 375. Cook the roast, covered for an hour.
• Add your veggies. Cook another hour or until the veggies are tender. Check the liquid occasionally to make sure it isn't getting too low. If it does, the veggies could burn or the roast could dry out. You don't need to drown the veggies. Just be sure there is enough liquid to cover them at least half way.
• If you want to be super lazy, just steam the veggies on the stove top. This doesn't take as much time but you definitely lose some flavor. Or you could steam them on the stove until they're almost done and add them to the roast to let them finish cooking.
• When it's done remove the roast and veggies to a serving platter and bowl. Cover to keep warm.
• Add 4-5 tbsp drippings to the first pan. Slowly add some flour to make a roux, stirring constantly. Make sure to loosen any browned bits, until it's smooth and thickened. Add the rest of the drippings and stir constantly until it's reached the desired consistency.
• If your gravy is too runny, add small amounts of corn starch, stirring constantly, until it's thickened to your liking. If it's already too thick, add a small amount of beef/veggie broth until it's thin enough.
• Pour your gravy into a pretty bowl and serve it with your roast & veggies.
• I served this with a salad, fresh crusty bread & butter, and berries & cream for dessert.

BISON / BUFFALO POT ROAST

Steps:

• Set oven to 200°F Lay bison/buffalo pot roast on two large sheets of heavy foil. Sprinkle dry onion soup mix over roast. Lay vegetables around roast evenly and wrap roast tight in foil. You may want to add more foil to make it airtight. Put wrapped roast in glass baking dish and bake for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
• This recipe can be made using any "cut" of Bison Roast.