Cooked the ostrich tasted .. tough .. how come?
Ostrich cooks faster than other meats because of its low fat content. Steaks should be cooked medium rare to medium. Cooking ostrich meat to well done is not recommended.
Why do the burgers taste so good?
Ostrich burgers and sausages typically have a very high meat content, averaging 80% as compared to 60% in the average beef or pork sausage.
How would you describe ostrich meat?
Ostrich meat is described as having a sweeter and richer taste than other meats. It is is popular in European restaurants and is becoming more popular in America. It comes in a variety of cuts, including prime steaks, filet, sausages, burgers, stir-fry, and diced. It can be substituted for beef, pork, lamb, turkey, or chicken in virtually any recipe.