Cuts rated Tender should be grilled, broiled, tried or pan-fried.
Medium Tender cuts should be cooked in liquid or braised.
And all cuts can be roasted, cured or served as kabobs or stir-fry. Meat from the leg is usually ground or processed.
Because of its low fat content, ostrich cooks faster than other meat products.
Steaks and whole muscles should be cooked medium rare to medium (145 - 160).
Cooking ostrich to well done is not recommended.

 

The follwing chart shows how NUTRI-TECH'S New Red meat is nutritionally good for you.

Nutritional Values of Meat
Figures are based on 100 grams
Ostrich Cut Composite
Turkey Whole No Skin

Beef Retail Composite

Chicken Whole No Skin
Protein %
27.1
29.3
29.9
28.9
Calories
144
170
211
190
Choesterol mg.
86
76
86
98
%Fat Grams
3.1
5.0
9.3
7.4
Sodium
75
70
66
63
Calcium
6
25
8
11
Iron
3.5
1.8
3.0
1.2
Source: Texas A & M University System Phase II Final Report 1996