IS OSTRICH A GOOD MEAT

sliced ostrich roast

ostrich meat nutrition panel

Ostrich meat is one of the healthiest meats available in the US today.  Ostrich is packed with Protein, Iron and Vitamin B6 all while being low fat with just 2-3g per serving. With ostrich being so lean most would expect it to be tough or gamey.  However it’s quite the opposite; ostrich is tender, juicy and melts in your mouth. Its flavor is more like beef than it is like poultry, and many appreciate its subtle notes of butter and toasted walnuts. 

IS OSTRICH LIKE CHICKEN?

Ostriches are poultry in the Ratite family, however the pH of their meat is similar to beef, resulting in a similar color, taste and texture.  You don’t have to worry about cooking ostrich fully like chicken.  The USDA classifies ostrich as a true red meat and recommends that you prepare it as you would beef.  In fact, due to the unique characteristics of ostrich meat, you can even eat it raw, as in tartare or carpaccio.  Ostrich is delicious as medium rare steak and burgers are best prepared no more than medium.

  ostrich burger patties on the grill

WHERE CAN I BUY OSTRICH MEAT IN THE U.S.? 

Here at American Ostrich Farms, we’re dedicated to serving you and are one of the few hatch to harvest farms in the US.  We pride ourselves on being a true Farm to Table operation.  Because we run our own USDA-inspected processing facility, located right here on the farm, we offer the widest variety of premium ostrich cuts.  Our experienced team cuts and trims each and every item by hand, allowing us to deliver the finest quality ostrich steaks, filets, and other products each and every time you order.  We have everything from ground ostrich burgers to ostrich tip roast, and even award-winning pet treats for your furry friends.  We ship to all 50 states and deliver right to your doorstep!


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AOF Artisan Ostrich Oil Soap starts with one ingredient: 100% pure American ostrich oil, made right here on our ranch in Kuna, Idaho. Every bar is handmade on the farm, blended over heat, hand cut, and cured for thirty full days before it ships. Here is exactly how we make it and why we do it this way.

FALL JOINT SUPPORT FOR DOGS: WHY RAW OSTRICH NECK AND MARROW BONES BELONG IN YOUR DOG'S ROUTINE

When temperatures drop and activity picks back up the joints that have been relatively quiet all summer suddenly have to handle a lot more load. Raw ostrich neck is a natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin. Raw ostrich marrow bones deliver essential fatty acids and minerals that support bone density and inflammation response. Here is how to add both to your dog's fall routine.

HIGH PROTEIN MEAT SNACK BITES: MEET AOF OSTRICH AND BEEF SNACK STICK BITES

Not every stick that comes out of our USDA inspected facility meets our visual quality control standard. Instead of discarding them we cut them into bite-sized pieces and sell them in a resealable bag at nearly 30 percent less per ounce than the individual stick. Same ostrich and beef blend. Same clean ingredients. 22.5 grams of protein per bag. Nothing wasted.