I thought I saw a pussy cat....(said tweety bird)
I thought I saw a pussy cat....(said tweety bird)
While out on Saturday visiting some friends we took a few back roads just to see some different country. So at a little bridge we hit road works and had to wait for a bit, being in a white ute the cattle in the paddock think they're getting a feed and wander over, the wife winds down her window and chats to them and looks over at me and her eyes grow big....and bigger and she says look at the size of that black cow !!!
Now she does get excited about cattle and I though to myself it will just be a big old bull as I turn to look out my window to the paddock on my side of the ute...when I see it.....you couldn't miss it....! It was huge!!! It was Bison bull full grown..I couldn't believe my eyes!! There was a herd of them most were laying down. It was a magnificent sight to see...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bison
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Now she does get excited about cattle and I though to myself it will just be a big old bull as I turn to look out my window to the paddock on my side of the ute...when I see it.....you couldn't miss it....! It was huge!!! It was Bison bull full grown..I couldn't believe my eyes!! There was a herd of them most were laying down. It was a magnificent sight to see...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bison
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Re: I thought I saw a pussy cat....(said tweety bird)
About 18 Months ago, I was out motorcycling with a mate up in the Hunter Valley and we came to this road junction and this paddock at the top of this road had 4 fully grown Bison in it.....I pretty much recognised this type of animal from the many pictures I've seen over the years on telly...you're right though Lockyer, these buggers were freaking Huge, I'd never want to be in a position to argue with them....they look pretty mean
I'm just wondering if they are bred here for a certain restaurant or something.....wonder what Bison steaks taste like
Wondering if it's tender like Wagyu or gamey like Buffalo.... I reckon I'll need more than my WSM for those beasts
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I'm just wondering if they are bred here for a certain restaurant or something.....wonder what Bison steaks taste like
Wondering if it's tender like Wagyu or gamey like Buffalo.... I reckon I'll need more than my WSM for those beasts
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Re: I thought I saw a pussy cat....(said tweety bird)
The wife was saying "oh arnt they cute" and I was thinking how big would the brisket be ?? I was amazed they just didn't walk through the fence , it would be a great pet...good talking point. There is an Australian Bison Association so they must have something going for them, would have cost a pretty penny to bring them over.
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Re: I thought I saw a pussy cat....(said tweety bird)
Some 4 or 5 yrs ago I was visiting the son of a friend in one of the small 'closed' mining towns in the mid/north of West Australia.
We stayed for dinner that night as his Mother was my partner and no 'outsiders' were permitted into the 'town' site with-out a family invitation.
The only place all mine site staff ate was like any huge restaurant, you select the meal and it's cooked to your liking then delivered to your table and all for free, as it's just part of the wage system out there in the bush for the miners there.
The menu was very limited, even when compared to a small cafe, but what they lacked in choice was totally made up by the fantastic food put in front of all staff ( and us too ) which was truly spectacular for quality, size and appearance.
I ordered a 'T bone' steak
It arrived hanging over every side of the plate, with the salad bought to the table on another plate, because there was no room for it on the steak plate.
I was advised it was a T bone from a West Aussie bred Brahman.
Was a beautiful meal from memory, I will never, ever, forget the size of the steak
We stayed for dinner that night as his Mother was my partner and no 'outsiders' were permitted into the 'town' site with-out a family invitation.
The only place all mine site staff ate was like any huge restaurant, you select the meal and it's cooked to your liking then delivered to your table and all for free, as it's just part of the wage system out there in the bush for the miners there.
The menu was very limited, even when compared to a small cafe, but what they lacked in choice was totally made up by the fantastic food put in front of all staff ( and us too ) which was truly spectacular for quality, size and appearance.
I ordered a 'T bone' steak
It arrived hanging over every side of the plate, with the salad bought to the table on another plate, because there was no room for it on the steak plate.
I was advised it was a T bone from a West Aussie bred Brahman.
Was a beautiful meal from memory, I will never, ever, forget the size of the steak
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Re: I thought I saw a pussy cat....(said tweety bird)
Yup theyre beginning to breed bisons in Oz.... Supposedly the meat is very lean and very good for you...
Anyway haven't found a supplier yet here on the Sunshine Coast but would be very interested to try!!!
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Anyway haven't found a supplier yet here on the Sunshine Coast but would be very interested to try!!!
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Re: I thought I saw a pussy cat....(said tweety bird)
There is a heard of 20-30 about 30km up the road from me, I think they started with them to train cutting horses on.
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Re: I thought I saw a pussy cat....(said tweety bird)
Ive omly seen it for sale on the internet... No local butcher stocking it yet...
Waiting game...
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Waiting game...
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Re: I thought I saw a pussy cat....(said tweety bird)
Hi,
Been around a while here now.
See: www.sandyvalleybison.com.au
www.gamemeats.com.au Ph: 59625173 Melb.
Cheers.
Been around a while here now.
See: www.sandyvalleybison.com.au
www.gamemeats.com.au Ph: 59625173 Melb.
Cheers.
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Re: I thought I saw a pussy cat....(said tweety bird)
Umm I dont want a whole bison just a steak...
"These quality cuts of packaged meat will be on offer as supply comes available"
Supply us!!
Happy BBQ-ing, Paul
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Supply us!!
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