Bison Ancestral Blend: Flavor, Nutrition, and Heritage in Every Bite

Bison Ancestral Blend: Flavor, Nutrition, and Heritage in Every Bite

When we say “honest food,” this is what we mean.
Our Bison Ancestral Blend from Black Kettle Buffalo combines the clean, rich taste of  grass-fed bison with the deep nutritional value of organ meats — crafted for those who care about flavor, heritage, and health.

What Is the Ancestral Blend?

Think of it as a whole-animal approach to eating: premium ground bison blended with heart and liver.
It’s the same philosophy Native and early Plains communities followed — honoring every part of the animal for its unique benefits.

Each pack delivers:

  • Robust flavor — deeper and richer than standard ground bison.

  • Natural nutrition — a source of iron, B vitamins, and essential amino acids.

  • Lean power — higher protein and lower fat than beef, ideal for clean eating.

Every ounce comes from Black Kettle Buffalo, a Kansas partner ranch where bison roam open pastures and graze naturally.

Cooking with the Blend

If you’ve never cooked with an ancestral grind before, start simple.
It performs just like ground beef or bison — but shines brightest in dishes that let its richness show through.

Try it in:

  • Smash burgers with caramelized onions

  • Spaghetti Bolognese or lasagna for a deeper sauce

  • Stuffed peppers with roasted tomato and rice

  • Breakfast hash with sweet potatoes and eggs

Featured Recipe: Bison Ancestral Skillet Hash

Serves 4 | Ready in 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb TTCo Bison Ancestral Blend

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or tallow

  • 1 medium sweet potato, diced

  • ½ red onion, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • Salt & cracked pepper to taste

  • 4 farm eggs (optional, for topping)

  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Add sweet potatoes and cook until golden, about 8 minutes.


  3. Add onion and pepper; sauté until softened.

  4. Push veggies to one side, add Bison Ancestral Blend, and brown fully.

  5. Stir everything together with paprika, salt, and pepper.


  6. (Optional) Make small wells and crack in eggs; cover until cooked to your liking.


  7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Chef’s Note: The natural richness of the blend balances perfectly with earthy sweet potatoes — a hearty breakfast or weeknight dinner that’s deeply satisfying.

Why It Matters

Every pound of Bison Ancestral Blend supports regenerative ranching and nose-to-tail eating — reducing waste and celebrating the full integrity of the animal.
It’s food with roots, raised the right way, and delivered with care.

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