is this chicken hell no americans tend to stick to the regular beef chicken and pork options
however people from around the world eat so many other types of meat on the daily
whether enjoyed out of necessity or as a delicacy here's 10 exotic meats americans have never tried
ostrich for those people that don't know what ashes is it's a bird that's the same size as
me americans tend to stick with chicken and turkey when it comes to poultry so it's unsurprising that
ostrich is on this list of exotic meats americans have never tried however unlike some of the other
meats on this list ostrich doesn't have the rep of tasting just like chicken ostrich is actually
considered a red meat that is relatively low in fat with a taste resembling veal more than poultry
if ostrich sounds like something that you may want to try the lower fat and
cholesterol content make this meat a great substitute for beef in many recipes ostrich
can be cut into steaks and prepared just like a traditional beef steak all that being said
some may take issue with eating this giant flightless bird they may have possibly
seen at the local zoo before so the question remains are you willing to give ostrich a try
bison sir are you all right i have eaten the ribs of god when we hear the words bison or buffalo
many of us conjure up images of sundering herds of unimaginably large animals making the ground
shake as they stampede across a grassy plain well in addition to being well pretty much that
bison is also actually a culinary dish that is enjoyed by various cultures around the world
like ostrich bison is lower in fat and cholesterol than beef oh i could lick you all day long
bison can be cut into different kinds of steaks and used in just about any recipe that calls for
beef as well according to people who eat bison it apparently tastes a lot like beef but could be
described as being on the gamey side of the taste bud spectrum americans don't eat enough bison to
make it readily available in many supermarkets and it can currently be found at specialty meat shops
local ranches and farmers markets among other places you can choose from fresh cuts ground bison
or even frozen burger patties so you can eat your bison how you want it bison is billed as a
healthier alternative to beef so it really does come down to a matter of individual preference
whether or not you are willing to give this random meat a try the next time you have a hankering for
a steak or a burger the choice is yours springbok uh here we've got some venison meat pie and in the
far corner we have some venison marrow it may sound pretty exotic but in reality springbok is
just a medium-sized antelope found in the south and southwestern parts of africa this wild source
of meat is known for its brilliant red color and very fine texture both of these qualities have
made it a coveted meal in africa and more recently in other parts of the world as well springbok is
considered to have a fairly gamey flavor that some people compare to its distant relative
north american deer or venison springbok can be purchased as steaks burgers and sausage and
has even been used in recipes of all kinds that normally call for beef and pork including the
ever popular fajitas if you hunt deer or otherwise eat venison on the regular then you probably don't
consider springbok to be all that exotic eat as much as you guys want i have three deer hanging
in my garage on the other hand if you usually stick mostly to chicken and beef then this african
delicacy might stretch your palate a little bit into the realm of the unfamiliar the somewhat
strange and unfamiliar name might put some people off but if we recategorize this antelope as just a
kind of african deer then perhaps more people would be willing to have a taste welsh lamb
his first word lamb it's not just lamb many of us remember lamb chop the cute hand puppet on
pbs from back in the day but for some the beloved sock puppet's name instantly brings up images of
a decadent meal instead however when it comes to this type of meat the most sought after kind
out there has got to be welsh lamb specifically this type of lamb has a long history of being
exclusively grass-fed and as the name implies of being raised in the welsh hills how picturesque
these lambs are raised in the countryside of wales and are said to produce a unique flavor
that meat eaters have coveted for a long time i love the smell of lamb in the morning people who
will go out of their way for this kind of lamb say that it is extra tender and tasty as well as
suitable for a wide range of recipes there are a lot of recipes specifically tailored to welsh lamb
some include things like champaron welsh lamb handy curry lucy parisi's welsh lamb
slow cooker hot pot and welsh lamb jalfrezi this means that there are different meals out there
for anyone who is interested in trying welsh lamb wild boar when i was a young
years ago pig farmers came out with a slogan about pork being the other white meat this was
a clever marketing effort on the farmer's part to try to get people who eat chicken to dine on pork
instead enter wild boar into the mix wild boar is hunted in many places around the world for
its tasty meat but is this meat also an example of the other white meat people who eat wild boar say
this meat is somewhat leaner with lower levels of saturated fat and cholesterol however many people
consider this exotic meat to be more flavorful than your average pig they call me mister
pig flavor is a very subjective measure but clearly some people prefer wild boar to the
pork they can buy at the supermarket some people describe wild boars having a slightly sweet flavor
but this can depend on the specific diet of the animal in question wild boar can easily
be substituted in any recipe that calls for pork or really any meat whether it's for chops or tacos
tacos yes tacos even for people who eat pork regularly wild boar is often considered an
exotic meat that many americans have never tried however if you like pork and you can get wild boar
there's probably no reason not to give it the good ol college try kangaroo kangaroo what is that
most americans probably think of kangaroos as foreign animals they would like to see bouncing
around while taking photographs rather than enjoying on a plate but as for australians kind
of a different story aussies love their kangaroo meat kangaroo is very low in fat and cholesterol
and like beef is high in iron kangaroo supposedly has a unique gamey flavor that you can't quite
get with other meats and many people genuinely enjoy it much like beef you can get this exotic
meat as steaks sausages or ground meat does anyone else speak australian this makes it suitable for
many of the same recipes from pizza toppings to burgers to meatballs this meat is also available
as jerky if you'd like to try it as a healthy snack or on your next hiking trip kangaroo meat
is produced under strict guidelines to ensure sustainability and quality this exotic meat is
generally grass-fed and is considered healthier than other meat options there's a growing movement
referred to as kangatarianism that cuts out all meads except kangaroo for health as well as moral
grounds whether they eat kangaroo or not it seems australians unlike many americans do not consider
this meat to be very exotic and it has been a staple in their diets for a long time crocodile
people who have tried crocodiles seem to agree that it tastes a lot like pork perhaps it's a
little tougher and a bit gamey but still a lot like pork some people who eat crocodile would
say this meat tastes a little more like chicken however these distinctions are all very subjective
so there's really no right answer crocodile meat is considered to be pretty healthy seen as how
it is high in protein and low in fat with this meat there are a lot of cuts to choose from but
there is one part most coveted by crocodile meat lovers give it to mama mama don't want this much
like it is with alligator meat the best part of the crocodile is said to be the tail fillet steak
many people describe it as being similar to veal this exotic meat must be cooked very carefully
or it is likely to become too tough some experts advise you not to deep fry crocodile meat because
it may not retain many of its nutrients with this method of cooking according to the crocodile meat
lovers among us you can use in pretty much any recipe that calls for meat but these are all very
personal choices so you would have to experiment with different recipes to see what is right for
you bear oh no we woke up the mama yogi the bear and his sidekick booboo have long been popular
cartoon characters but have they ever led you to wonder whether or not bears would make good eating
many of us have heard that bear meat often has a sweet taste because they eat honey and berries
but is this really true those who have eaten bear report that it can have a somewhat sweeter flavor
than other meats such as its more savory beef counterpart you should also note that some bear
meat enthusiasts advise against eating a bear that ate a fish rich diet because the meat can
taste strange oh yes i'm rumbling in my tumbly keep in mind you might not always know what a
bear's diet consisted of so you might not be able to guarantee a certain flavor bare meat
has also been compared to gamey meats such as deer or venison as well as to pork it is categorized as
a red meat even though it is lighter than beef this exotic meat could be used in many recipes
that call for pork or really any meat bear meat is often eaten in the form of thick steaks and
roasts there are plenty of choices if you're interested in giving this exotic meat a try kind
of like goldilocks and the three bears except with well a major role reversal and plot twist snakes
you've heard of snakes on a plane but what about snakes on a bun huh well a lot of people
are afraid of snakes on anything to some snakes are creepy crawly animals that slither around
waiting for the most opportune moment to strike like ninjas without a purpose yeah add to this
that many of them can inject their prey with deadly venom and you have a pretty unappealing
creature at least to many many of us might be skeptical of people who enjoy keeping snakes
as pets and perhaps even more skeptical of people who enjoy snake for dinner so good yes
snakes in this case pythons make the list of one of the exotic meats americans have never tried
although rattlesnakes are eaten in some places when it comes to snake meat most of the focus
is on the python which is still considered to be an exotic meat by most people around the world
like many of the exotic meats python is higher in protein and lower in fat than many of the
more common domesticated farm animals we are more used to eating the difficult thing about
eating pison is knowing how to cook it the right way so you don't end up with a chewy tough mess
major tip do not overcook it most chefs who cook the culinary delicacy recommend slow cooking
the snake and marinating the meat for a while before cooking to increase the tenderness factor
if you cook it right it should taste a lot like chicken but with a slightly more chewy texture
deer but now time for the main course loin of venison with sweet sour peppers and broccoli rabe
poor bambi his mother is killed in the classic disney animated film creating one of the most
tear inducing moments in animation history and if that wasn't bad enough for the popular character
as it turns out a fair amount of people think venison or deer meat makes for a
very tasty meal in real life for many hunters american deer meat is anything but exotic
deer meat is more of a staple for many of them while deer meat often only has about half the
fat of beef is lower in cholesterol and a little higher in protein these attributes make deer meat
a healthier choice however even with all of these things in its favor a lot of people may
be put off by the noticeable gamey flavor that deer meat often has i still have dreams about
this burger if you do decide to try this meat you can get it in the form of steaks or you can even
put it in a stew deer can also be purchased as ground meat so you can use it in just about any
recipe that calls for beef from meatballs to tacos mmm tacos deer meat is leaner and
tougher than beef so it must be cooked carefully to avoid making it even tougher many people choose
to marinate it before cooking as an alternative you could always try deer jerky as a healthy snack
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