Looking for Unusual Meats?
We Carry a Full Selection of Unusual Meat ProductsDiscover new tastes of unusual meats for your own enjoyment, nutritional benefits, or for something different at your next dinner party. Meats such as buffalo, venison, and rabbit are already popular in Oregon. Other unusual meats such as ostrich, Guinea Foul, quail, and poussin are becoming better known as they are being purchased with increasing frequency from our new freezer at our Eugene store. We have provided a few links below from our vendor, Nicky USA for a number of recipes including nutritional information that will add a special gourmet touch to any meal. Enjoy browsing, then call or email us with your questions.
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Unusual Meat Recipe Links
Oregon Buffalo Stew
Ostrich Meatballs and Spaghetti
Partridge Braised in a Madeira Mushroom Cream Sauce
Roasted Poussin
Roasted Stuffed Oregon Quail
Rabbit with Asparagus and Morels in a Sherry Cream Sauce
Rabbit with Prosciutto, Tomatoes & Tarragon in a Dijon Wine Sauce
Stuffed Rabbit Hindquarters
Grilled Marinated Squab
Veal Marinara
Hazel Dusted Venison Medallion (with a dried cherry port sauce)
Wild Boar Enchiladas with Black Bean Salsa and Lime Cream
Have your own recipe? Email Us and we may include it on our list.
Featured Meat : Ostrich - A Red Meat Alternative
Ostrich has lower fat and higher protein that beef, pork, chicken and turkey. It can be served in many ways and used in a recipes as a replacement for beef or pork. It is fast becoming a more popular red meat alternative. Check out the chart below to find out why.
| Nutritional Comparison (Per 100 grams of cooked lean meat) | 100 Grams (Lean, Cooked) |
Protein % |
Fat (Grams) |
Calories (KCal) |
Iron (Mg) |
Cholesterol (Mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrich | 32.2 | 1.2 | 111 | 4.9 | 65 |
| Chicken (skinless) | 28.9 | 7.4 | 190 | 2.1 | 89 |
| Turkey (skinless) | 29.3 | 5.0 | 170 | 1.8 | 76 |
| Beef | 19 | 14 | 211 | 3.0 | 86 |
| Pork | 29.3 | 9.7 | 212 | 1.1 | 86 |
| Source: USDA and independent research. | |||||
