Buffalo meat is sweeping the nation as the “more beef than beef” taste that many are looking for, and buffalo ribs may be a good alternative to those beef and pork favorites.

Buffalo ribs can be prepared and cooked just like beef or pork ribs, so your favorite recipe can be easily used on buffalo. The ribs are larger, meatier, and much less fatty than beef ribs. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, buffalo has less fat than nearly any other type of meat, including skinless chicken, and is very high in iron, protein, and low in cholesterol.

There are many companies and small ranches that offer buffalo ribs and other buffalo meat for sale via the Internet. Many places offer fully cooked buffalo ribs that are frozen and just need to be heated before devouring. The ribs are also available uncooked and ready for your favorite barbecue recipe.

There are many ways to prepare buffalo ribs. Since buffalo is so low in fat, it cooks much more quickly than beef and should be cooked at a lower temperature to lock vital moisture and flavor in. Buffalo ribs can be drenched in your favorite barbecue sauce while on the grill or slow cooked in a crock pot or low-heat oven for hours until the rib meat simply falls off the bone. This method is extremely simple and nearly fool-proof – just put the ribs, sauce, and spices in a shallow pan and bake at a very low temperature, about 250 degrees, for four to five hours.

If the traditional barbecue method is more your style, try searing them first in oil on the stove and then cooking and basting on the grill until they're cooked through and tender, just make sure to cook at a very low temperature for rib perfection every time.

Buffalo ribs are slightly more expensive than their beef and pork counterparts, but the added expense is worth it. The great meaty flavor and low fat content, resulting in more actual meat for your money, makes those extra pennies a worthwhile expense. Buffalo ribs are a great addition to any holiday barbecue and a sure way to impress your guests.

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