It's game meat season!
In the past,
the pleasure of eating game meat was reserved to hunters and their
families. Today, the farming of game birds and animals now provides
high quality, succulent and tender game meat for everyone to enjoy.
Keep in mind that the game meats sold in supermarkets come from
duly selected, specialized producers.
There are two kinds of game:
| Game animals or large game: bison, red deer, caribou, moose, wapiti, boar, musk ox, rabbit, hare, black bear… | Game birds: ostrich, partridge, grouse, quail, wild turkey, duck… |
Game meat is wholesome, lean and very rich in protein. Farmed or
wild, the fat content of game meat is very low. There are two
reasons for the low fat content. The first is attributable to the
fact that the animals have much more room to roam and expend more
energy as a result. The second is due to their diet.
Game meat is available in a great variety of cuts, including:
filet, loin, leg, rump, shoulder, rack, medallion, tournedos,
brochette and stewing cubes, as well as minced meat and roast.
Game meat is rich in flavour and texture. Most often, game meat is cooked like any other red meat. However, because the meat is very lean, cooking times and temperatures must be reduced.
Metro.ca proposes excellent new game meat recipes:
Bison bourguignon
Three-pepper
ostrich tournedos
Braised Elk with Red
Onion and Apples
If you wish to pursue your flavourful quest, Metro.ca also proposes recipes for ostrich, bison, red deer, rabbit, and Cornish hen.
To find out more, consult our Expert butcher section under Game meat and Meat. For each variety, our Expert butcher offers simple and practical information about the different cuts, cooking techniques, methods and temperatures, nutritional value, storage life, as well as the best aromatic complements for each.
- From the butcher to the plate: the different cuts and the quantities to buy
- Culinary tips and advice: the most popular cooking techniques and the different characteristics of each meat
- Cooking time and internal temperature: internal temperature for ideal doneness
- Cooking methods: grilling, sautéing, braising, stewing, cooking in sauce
- Aromatic complements and marinades : fruit, herbs, spices and condiments that bring out the flavour of game
- Nutritional value and storage life: what the meat contains and how to store it.
Once you’ve looked through our Expert butcher section, visit
your METRO’s Viandes & Idées department and enjoy
a new culinary experience!
Enjoy!
*It should be noted that game meats are not always available
year-round. Ask your Metro butcher to order them for you!