![]() This is due to their natural diet of wild vegetation as opposed to grain and corn. Additionally, the protein, vitamin, and mineral composition of wild game stands to compete with its domesticated competitors, especially when it comes to zinc and iron. We’re talking a lot less saturated fat (aka the bad fat) and a much higher proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids (aka the good fat). When compared to domestic animals such as cows and chickens, game meats have an average of 4.3% fat while their domesticated competitors typically have a fat content of 25-30%. ![]() Wild game is surprisingly leaner, relatively higher in Omega-3 fatty acids, lower in cholesterol (due to the low saturated fat content), as well as devoid of steroids, antibiotics and other additives because of their natural origin and active ways of life. Wild game meats not only tend to be more flavorful, but they are head-and-shoulders above typical meat products when it comes to health benefits. ![]() The market for these meats is exponentially growing for the right reasons, too. Perhaps you may want to avoid shelling out the cash at restaurants on a regular basis, so you’ll be glad to hear that these meats are also available for in-home cooking. Price aside, there may be health benefits in choosing them as your alternative. Dishes that include these game meats tend to cost more than your average beef or chicken because of their rarity and lack of domestication. Once exclusive to hunters, wild game meats are now a rising star in the culinary industry. One benefit farm raised game meats have though is farmers can control disease within the population by culling sick animals from the herd, and fencing in the herd to prevent sick animals from mingling with their herds.Ever go to a fancy restaurant and see a rare and astonishingly expensive meat dish on the menu? Venison, bison, elk, wild boar, rabbit, pheasant, and even more exotic fare – are all available to us. They are just as tasty, just as healthy, but not as authentic as wild game meat killed on the range or in the forest. They are often free range, and round up when it is time to harvest their meat. The difference between these meats is they are not raised in such a controlled environment as common farm raised animals like cattle, pigs, chickens, goats and sheep. Farm raised boar, ostrich, deer, and bison is quite common. With the growing popularity of game meat, it is becoming more common to find game meat that was farm raised. I think my favorite is wild boar that I tried in Hawaii. Some I did not like very much, but others were out of this world. I have eaten rattlesnake, alligator, pheasant, rabbit, ostrich, boar, bear, bison, moose, and probably a few others I can't think of off the top of my head. I have tried many different types of meat, and I am always willing to try something at least once. When I see game meat on a restaurant menu, I have to try it. I am a total foodie, and I love to try different organic meats and game meats. ![]() You won't find anything like it on the mainland. We let that pig roast all day, and then we dig it up and dig in. The next step is to cover it with banana leaves, a burlap sack, and bury it. We put the hot lava rocks in the Imu, put banana leaves on top, wrap the boar in chicken wire and put it on the banana leaves. ![]() Once we have the pig dressed, we rub it down with sea salt. Kalua pig cooked in the traditional Imu can't be beat, and you can only find it in places where you can kill a wild boar, find lava rocks, and find banana leaves. October 9, PelesTears- I live on the big island and I cook a wild pig at least once every other month. What Are the Best Tips for Cooking Moose Meat?.What Is Involved in Deer Meat Processing?.How Do I Choose the Best Meat Tenderizer?. ![]()
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