Dry Rubbed Bison Roast Recipe

December 16, 2016  | Meat Recipes | barbecue | bison 
Prep Time Cook Time Serves
10m 3h 6 servings

I am very fortunate to have married into a family that has not one, but two passionate and incredibly talented barbecuers! Chris and Bob are my two brothers-in-law and they can usually be found manning the barbecue. It is always a treat when they are making dinner. This is Chris’ rub that works really well with bison meat. Bison meat can be quite lean so a rub before cooking it is a great way to add some more flavor.

Recipe courtesy of Chis Bournakas

Special equipment: gas grill, meat thermometer

INGREDIENTS

For the rub:
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
For the meat:
  • 1 (3-pound) bison roast (such as round, top sirloin or rib)
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, or enough to coat the roast

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl, mix together all of the rub ingredients. Using your hands, coat the meat in the olive oil and then smear the rub all over. Transfer the meat to a plate, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.

Preheat a grill to 225°F. Remove the roast from the fridge 30 minutes before you are ready to cook it so it can come up to room temperature.

Place the meat on the preheated grill and slow cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F for medium rare, approximately 3 hours. Remove the meat from the grill, cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

COOK'S TIPS

Bison meat does not marble like cow’s meat so it is a lot leaner. Bison meat can take a third less time to cook compared to beef and is best eaten rare to medium rare. Cooking times can vary depending on the thickness of the meat so I strongly recommend using a meat thermometer to help you know when the meat is cooked.

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