Bison Burgers With Blueberry Barbecue Sauce Recipes

BLUEBERRY BBQ BISON BURGERS (AIP/PALEO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together bison meat, onion, thyme, basil, salt, and garlic powder with your hands. Form meat mixture into eight patties, and place them on one side of a roasting pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
• Place a roasting rack on the other side of the roasting pan. Place the slices of white sweet potato on the rack. Brush the top side of each slice with olive oil.
• Bake the burgers and sweet potatoes for 30 minutes. While they are baking, make the sauce. Place blueberries, molasses, vinegar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. As the mixture heats, mash the berries. When the mixture is bubbling, transfer it to a blender. Process until very smooth.
• To serve, place two slices of sweet potato on each plate with the oil side up. Layer on burger, sauce, and desired toppings. Place a slice of sweet potato oil side down on each burger, and secure with a pick. (Keep the oily part of the potato inside the burger to keep hands from getting oily!)

BLUE CHEESE & BUTTER BISON BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix together butter and blue cheese. Shape into a 2-inch diameter log and wrap in wax paper. I like to make this and keep one in the freezer packaged in a protective re-sealable bag.
• Mix bison with scallions, salt, pepper, and thyme in a large bowl. Divide into four even pieces and roll into balls.
• Slice a 4x1/2 inch discs of the blue cheese and butter mixture. Place 1 disc in the center of each bison ball, and shape into burgers.
• Season the outsides of each burger with additional black pepper if desired.
• Grill burgers to desired doneness, being careful not to flatten and cause the juices / flavor to ooze out.
• Serve with your favorite rolls, condiments, and the tomato, onion, and bacon.