Cooking with Ostrich

So - you purchased your first piece of ostrich meat and are now faced with cooking it, don't worry - we've got you covered!

First things first: don’t overthink it. The general expectation is that ostrich will have a strong gamey flavor that many think only few will enjoy. Couldn't be farther from the truth! Ostrich meat delivers a pure and beef-like flavor profile while staying completely free from excessive fat content. The meat maintains chicken-like leanness while being iron-rich and cooks easily if you adhere to one simple principle: avoid overcooking it.

Because it’s so lean, ostrich cooks fast. Too fast, if you’re not paying attention. Approach cooking ostrich like preparing a high-quality steak by using a hot pan to sear it and removing it early from heat. Cooking ostrich to medium-rare produces the best results but if you want to be safe then medium is acceptable. If you're unsure about cooking meat to perfection then use a meat thermometer until you feel comfortable. And once you do? Game-changer.

We love to keep it simple. Add a touch of olive oil followed by sea salt and cracked pepper then sprinkle fresh herbs for an elevated touch. It doesn’t need much. Good meat requires no extra additives because it demonstrates its quality on its own. Fan Filets make an excellent option for fast pan-searing during busy weekdays. Ostrich meat creates the most flavorful burger experience anyone could taste. When you have a leisurely Sunday ahead, braising our ostrich stew meat with red wine and garlic represents ultimate comfort food.

Our customers frequently ask about suitable accompaniments for the meat. The answer: Choose any dish you would typically prepare with steak or ground beef. Serve steak sides such as grilled asparagus and mashed potatoes along with tacos or pasta and big salads or anything else you might enjoy. Preparing ostrich requires no special recipe but needs careful attention and adequate heat.

Ostrich could become your new favorite protein if you want to eat cleaner or have a desire to be adventurous and try something new. After cooking it you'll soon discover how much you want to eat it again. And the best part? You can feel good about it. We pasture-raise and ethically farm our ostrich which we ship directly from our farm to your door. No guesswork, no grocery store gamble.

Start grilling or frying while pouring a nice drink then find out how good ostrich tastes. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.