Clover Creek Emu, L.L.C.

EMU For "YOUR" Health

Emu - The Natural Alternative

Heart Healthy Meat

For health conscious individuals who want THE Natural Alternative, EMU meat provides better nutrition while being easy and fast to prepare. It offers taste appeal with appetite satisfaction and is recognized as a healthier red meat by the American Heart Association.

Unlike other choices, American EMU meat:

Provides better health benefits than traditional meat proteins – even chicken or turkey.
Offers superior nutrition – best in 15 of 20 essentials according to USDA
Absorbs seasonings better than most meats
Is raised free-range with no hormones, steroids or antibiotics
American Emus are generally raised without the use of antibiotics or growth hormones
The Emu is from the ratite family and is a cousin of the ostrich.
Emu meat is recognized by The American Heart Association AND The American Diabetes Association as a "Heart Healthy" Meat!

Today's health conscious consumers are discovering emu meat. The red meat is an excellent alternative for health-conscious consumers who love the taste of traditional red meat, but desire lower cholesterol, fat, and calories.Heart Healthy & Delicious. Emu is very lean (97% fat free) RED meat, similar to beef. It is higher in protein, vitamin C and iron than beef and lower in cholesterol than turkey. According to the Food Marketing Institute Report of 1993, over 60% of U.S. consumers are currently seeking healthier diets. Lean, tender and exquisitely flavored, Emu meat is truly the "Choice of the Day". Emu meat gives red meat lovers what they want and health conscious consumers what they need.

The tenderness and texture of Emu meat means that most cuts can be lightly grilled, pan fried, or roasted. However, because Emu meat is so low in fat, care must be taken not to overcook it. Sear Emu meat at high temperatures to prevent loss of juices and serve when the meat is slightly rare (when the juices rise). Almost any of your favorite recipes which include red meat can be prepared from Emu. Emu meat will be very dark, with no marbling in the meat. All the fat is deposited between the meat and the hide. When properly processed, the meat will not have any fat even on the outside of the cut. Emu meat does not need to be cooked as long nor with as high a temperature as most other meats. Do Not Rush the Cooking Process!