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Rocky Mountain cuisine is a North American cuisine of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and Montana in the United States and Alberta in Canada. Some distinguishing dishes include bison[1] and Rocky Mountain oysters.[2]
Rocky Mountain Cuisine consists of natural ingredients, innovative thinking and an appreciation for what is truly Canadian. Its roots go back to the history of the Canadian Rockies. The railways brought the best of Victorian Kitchens and recreated lavish menus for their lodges. Meanwhile mountain guides from Switzerland, Austria and Germany were learning from the native people how to cook and appreciate local foods. Learning the art of curing and smoking game and fish helped people survive the long mountain winters.
Game meats fit nicely into the popular lighter culinary style of today. As naturally lean meats, they are ideally suited for cooking quickly over the high heat of a grill or wok, stir-fried or roasted and served with a light sauce, salad and vegetables.