If you are tired of grilling plain old steak and hot dogs and hamburgers and ribs (and there is nothing wrong with grilling any of those!), imagine what it would be like to grill buffalo steaks or elk steaks or alligator!

If you want something different, something out of the ordinary, something that will have your friends and family talking for years, try grilling one of the many exotic meats.  Your kids will love going to school and telling their friends that they had ostrich for dinner!

Many of these exotic meats are not only healthier for you, but will have a distinctive taste as well (and no, they don’t all taste like chicken!).  For example, did you know that buffalo has 70%-90% less fat than beef and that ostrich has fewer calories than beef, chicken, or turkey?

I’m sure you are thinking that you would have no idea how to cook any of these.  Don’t worry, many of these meats are cooked just like you would cook a steak or similar meat on your grill, BUT, here is an exotic meats cookbook that will give you everything you need to know about cooking these meats.

If there is an avid griller in your home, or if you have a friend that is a heavy duty griller, one of the many exotic meats available would make a great gift.

Buffalo Buffalo meat is slightly “sweeter” than beef.  It is tasty, tender, and nearly fat free.  It has 79%-90% less fat than beef and is very high in the essential fatty acids.  Buffalo meat also has an excellent ration of Omega-3 to Omega-6 acids.  There is even a buffalo diet where some have claimed weight loss and significantly reduced cholesterol levels over a 6 month period. Click here to see the buffalo meat that is available.
Kobe Beef Kobe or Wagyu beef is the richest, most flavorful beef available and is raised naturally, using traditional Japanese long feeding methods.  It has a high level of marbling that provides its incredible flavor.  Wagyu beef has  healthy fatty acid profile that is low in saturated fat. Click here for more information about Kobe beef.
Elk Elk meat is very low in fat and cholesterol and comes from animals that roam freely and graze freely in natural conditions on pastures.  The elk are fed only on grass and are supplemented during the colder months with only natural feed like hay and silage. Click here for more information about elk meat.
Yak Yak meat is 95-97% lean, making it the perfect low-fat, heart-healthy red meat.  It contains different proportions of fatty acids, giving it a unique and delicious flavor which is somewhat sweet and delicate.  It is lighter tasting than beef, but never greasy. Click here for more information about yak meat.
Alligator Alligator meat is a pure white meat that comes in two cuts: the tenderloin (from the tail) and the sirloin.  You can cook it similar to calmari, either with high heat, or long and slow. Click here for more information about alligator meat.
Quail Quail meat is a delicious all dark meat that has a delicate texture and a sweet nutty flavor.  The meat is tender and can be broiled, baked, roasted, stir-fried, or stewed. Click here for more information about quail meat.
Ostrich Ostrich meat is low-fat with two thirds less fat than beef and half the fat of chicken.  It is fewer calories than beef, chicken, or turkey.  Ostrich meat is a red meat that can be substitute for other red meats in any conventional recipe.  It is easy to prepare and rivals other meats in taste and texture. Click here for more information about ostrich meat.
Emu Emu meat is very similar to ostrich meat in taste and texture.  It’s lower in fat, calories, and cholesterol than skinless, boneless chicken, and looks and tastes like beef.  It is high in iron and some think that is more tender than ostrich meat. Click here for more information about emu meat.
Rabbit Rabbit meat is high in protein and B vitamins, yet low in calories, cholesterol, fat & sodium.  It is an all-white m eat that can be grilled or stewed. Click here for more information about rabbit meat.
Rattlesnake Rattlesnake meat is light and chewy & tastes like chicken (ok, there’s something that tastes like chicken!). Rattlesnake meat is best prepared with a marinade before cooking. This will tenderize the meat and neutralize its natural flavors. Click here for more information about rattlesnake meat.
Wild Boar Wild Boar meat has a sweet taste and richer flavor but leaner than regular pork.  It is a true wild product! Wild boar meat is darker in color than domestic pork. It has a distinctive flavor with a hint of its wild heritage. Click here for more information about wild boar meat.

There are many other exotic meats that are available.  Click here for more information.