Colorado Bison Gourmet Thick Burgers — Square Patties, Frozen (Rock River Bison)

$23.97· 3:1 ratio · Thick square patties · Frozen · Rock River Bison

Pre-portioned bison burger patties from Rock River Ranches, cut thicker. More meat per patty, more room for a proper crust on the outside, and a juicy center. This is the one for a real burger night, not a quick weeknight.

Bison's leanness is what makes a thick patty work in a way it sometimes doesn't with beef. Less shrinkage, holds its shape on the grill, and the flavor is fully present from edge to center.

Good for: weekend grill nights worth doing right, a burger board with the Yoder goat cheese and fresh tomatoes from the Hub, feeding people who want to know what bison actually tastes like.

Comes frozen. Cook from frozen or thaw in the fridge. Medium heat, 160°F internal. Thicker patty means a little more time — don't rush it.

ABOUT ROCK RIVER BISON 

Rock River Ranches is a family operation run by Rex and Julie Moore and their two sons out of Commerce City, Colorado. They run their own bison herds in Wray, Hudson, and Hartsel, Colorado. The animals are raised naturally on grass without antibiotics or growth promotants for about 18 months, then finished on hay and grain in small groups with room to move. They harvest in small groups of 10 to 14 bison every two to four weeks, which means fresh product is always moving. The same bison you're ordering from Sandy's Way is what's on the menu at Elway's, Tocabe, and Wolf's Tailor. I chose Rock River because of how they raise and handle their animals, and because they're Colorado's finest local producer.