While cooking on the grill is usually a "summer thing," any warm day is perfect for flipping a steak over the flames. In this blog, learn all about how to cook elk steak on the grill, and how to choose from our all natural elk meat selections.  First, it's essential to decide which type of elk steak you want to cook on the grill. Here are our top elk meat choices, along with what makes them delicious: Elk Ribeye. To grill a boneless elk ribeye steak, crank up the heat and sear it over high heat, flipping often. Elk Medallions. One of our newest p ..read more

Cooking on the grill is a quintessential summer "thing." And there are plenty of reasons to cook steak on the grill. Today, we're talking all about how to grill bison steak, one of our most popular products.  Before we get into the details of grilling, be sure to decide on which type of bison steak that you want to cook on the grill! Here are our top choices and what makes them different and delicious: Bison Ribeye. To grill a boneless bison ribeye steak, crank up the heat and sear, flipping often to avoid overcooking. Bison Tomahawk Steak. The bison tomahawk steak i ..read more

Bratwurst. With German origins and modern day appeal, this savory sausage is beloved by meat eaters the world over, especially in summer and fall (namely, Oktoberfest!).  Affectionally called "brats," these sausages are a delight when served up in a bun with your favorite condiments, like ketchup, mustard or sauerkraut.  Bratwurst is typically made with beef and pork. But have you ever tried an elk bratwurst?  Here's everything to know about elk bratwurst. What does elk meat taste like? You may know that elk meat is one of our most popular food items here at Fron ..read more

When you want a burger, you want a burger. Sometimes you just don’t want to wait for a full-on refrigerator thaw-out. So, what do you do? In this blog, we’ll go over how to cook burgers from frozen. Here at Frontière Natural Meats, we sell a variety of burger patties, pre-formed and frozen for convenient storage until you’re ready to cook them. From frozen bison burgers to organic beef burgers to frozen elk burgers, as well as all-natural beef burgers and even blended burgers, we’ve got varieties for every taste. For our purposes in this blog, we’ll use frozen bison burgers as the primary exa ..read more

By Monica Stockbridge, Frontière Natural Meats Frontière Natural Meats has always sold its high-quality, natural and organic meat online. When many of us are spending our entire day at home and can't get to the grocery store, online meat delivery can make life a lot easier. For most of us, grocery shopping is a common task. For some, it’s an enjoyable weekly ritual. For others, it’s crucial to planning delicious, family-friendly meals. Still, others just love to check out deals and find new favorite meats, produce and snacks. Yet, due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are limiting o ..read more

BY MONICA STOCKBRIDGE Fans of Frontière Natural Meats are probably aware that the products they love are available for ordering online at frontierenaturalmeats.com. Just this fall, Frontière Natural Meats’ popular bison and elk breakfast sausage launched in King Soopers stores throughout Colorado. Now, customers can find their favorite signature bison breakfast sausage and elk breakfast sausage in their neighborhood grocery stores. Just look for the Frontière Natural Meats logo and the “Colorado Proud” stickers on each package in the ground meats or breakfast meats sections. The versatili ..read more

If you eat meat, you may have heard about the growing trend of eating elk meat. Perhaps you’re wondering, what does elk meat taste like? How do I prepare elk meat? And, is elk meat good for you?  For us at Frontière Natural Meats, elk meat is becoming one of our most popular food items. Not only is it delicious, but elk meat also has plenty of nutritional benefits. Elk is a deep red color with very little marbling. It's a lean meat that isn’t as gamey as venison, with a natural flavor that is both savory and slightly sweet. When cooked over low heat, elk is tender and juicy. Elk ..read more

The specialty steak for your next cookout By: Monica Stockbridge, Frontière Natural Meats Frontière Natural Meats’ newest product is the bison tomahawk steak. This is a specialty cut of ribeye steak which features a thick, ample amount of meat with a rib bone included for a one-of-a-kind presentation. Learn more about this striking cut and how to cook it. Frontière Natural Meats recently introduced bison tomahawk steaks to its repertoire — and it’s a steak you won’t soon forget. This specialty cut of ribeye steak features a thick, ample section of meat with a long rib bone included ..read more

Intro and interview by Monica Parpal Stockbridge While some of our customers and clientele may be familiar with our founders and teammates, in this blog we’d like to take a moment to introduce one of our founders, Josh Viola. Longtime Coloradan Josh Viola oversees marketing and publicity for Frontière Natural Meats. Together, Josh, his dad, James, and his brother, Cody started the company in 2009. Alongside his work at Frontière Natural Meats, Josh is an award-winning fiction writer and artist. Fittingly, his most recent work is a children’s book called Boomer and Friends! all about a young bi ..read more

What is braising? How do you braise meat? Why would you braise as a method of cooking? These are some questions we often hear about preparing meat. After all, there are so many ways to cook meat. Choosing the right method for the right cut can make or break your meal. Here are some hints for braising meat — what it means, how to do it, and why it works. What is braising? There are three key elements of braising meat. One is to sear the meat. Two, cook it low-and-slow (that is, cook the meat at a low temperature, for a long period of time). The other key aspect of braising meat i ..read more