Ostriches are a true oddity. First, there’s the whole 8-foot tall thing, the freakishly long neck and the large wings that have no flight capabilities whatsoever. Then there’s the fact that the meat does not remotely resemble meat from more commonly eaten birds like chicken, turkey or quail. In fact ostrich meat is similar to beef. Like beef, ostrich is sold in cuts such as filets, medallions, roasts and burgers. Unlike beef, ostrich meat is not rippled with fat. While some people think the low fat content of ostrich is its biggest selling point, we see this as a slight downside. We’re willing to overlook this minor quibble because we like the mild, meaty flavor. And we take things into our own hands anyway and add a little fat back into the equation by serving ostrich with a favorite savory topping: garlic herb butter.
Smeared on a hot filet or medallion […]

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