Grilled Bison Skewers with Saskatoon Berry Glaze

Clock Icon 30 minutes |
Servings: 4 |
Prep: 15 minutes |
Cook: 15 minutes

A standout dish and a match made in Manitoba!  Tender, hearty, grilled bison complimented by a sweet and tart saskatoon berry glaze. A must try for anyone looking to enjoy bold flavours rooted in local culinary traditions.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) bison, cut into one-inch cubes
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar                                                                                                                                                                
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) cracked pepper 
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) fresh thyme, chopped
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 cup (250 mL) saskatoon berries
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) red wine 
  • salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste

Method

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the oil, garlic, vinegar, peppercorns and herbs. Add the bison, stir to coat and marinate in the refrigerator overnight. 
  2. In a small sauce pan mix together the saskatoon berries, sugar, lemon juice and wine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce becomes thick. Remove from heat. 
  3. Pour through a fine mesh strainer. Use the back of a tablespoon or small ladle to press through as much of the berry flesh as possible (optional).
  4. Preheat the barbecue to 400°F (205°C). Thread the bison onto the skewers and season with salt and pepper. Grill on barbecue to medium rare, basting occasionally with remaining marinade. 
  5. Drizzle berry sauce over top and serve.



Tips

Recipe adapted from the Canadian Bison Association



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Why cook with bison?

Bison is available across the province thanks to the roughly 40 Manitoba farm families who are raising bison on their farms and ranches.