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Has anyone eaten water buffalo? #7053539 01/26/18 01:38 PM
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Just curious if anyone has eaten water buffalo?
If so how was it, and what are your thoughts on it?

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Haven't had the opportunity yet, but should be very similar to the Cape Buffalo I have eaten in Zimbabwe. Backstraps and tenderloins are very good, the ox tail soup when properly prepared is wonderful!

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Thanks for the reply.

Re: Has anyone eaten water buffalo? [Re: mbavo] #7054062 01/26/18 07:29 PM
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Ate it several times when I was in Thailand. When prepared right very tasty and tender


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Re: Has anyone eaten water buffalo? [Re: mbavo] #7054207 01/26/18 09:52 PM
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Shot one in March last year and got about 260 quarts of meat from it. The meat is very good but different than other wild game that I have had. Some parts taste like turkey, others like pork, and some like other animals. It's more orange than red/deep crimson of other animals.

If the price is right, I'd recommend considering doing a hunt for one. Could be a great way to get a lot of good meat at a low cost per pound.

Re: Has anyone eaten water buffalo? [Re: AZ_Hunter_2000] #7054263 01/26/18 10:39 PM
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Thank you guys for the replies.

I won a hunt for a water buffalo in a raffle.
I was just curious how the meat was.
Did you get it processed like you would a beef, or more like you would a deer?

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I would think it would depend on the age and sex of the animal. Just like cattle or Deer the older it is the tougher it is. Hamburger is usually a good solution for an older animal. Good luck on what the end result is.

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I bet you are right.
Thanks, don k.

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Eland Slayer shot one a few years ago

Re: Has anyone eaten water buffalo? [Re: chital_shikari] #7054438 01/27/18 01:17 AM
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Thanks.
I sent him a pm.

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Never processed domestic cattle so I just did what I normally do for wild game: steaks, roasts, and ground (no fat added). With the ground, I've made my own brats multiple times and they've all turned out well.

I figured I'd just keep thing simple on the processing side and then get creative on the cooking side since there is so much meat.

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I had some at the Ox ranch several years ago and it was great. Very close to the taste and texture of beef. The cut I had was marbled lightly and very tasty!


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That’s good to know.
Thanks for the reply,

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