Testimonials

Quality Foods Distributing is one of our top customers here at Rancho Picante and we are proud to be a supplier for this excellent company based in Bozeman, Montana and bringing natural, organic & local products to the Northern Rockies with a focus on sustainably-produced goods.

“I have had the pleasure of visiting JB Gans' Rancho Picante Bison Ranch in Bozeman, Montana and have seen how his beloved animals are raised in a peaceful and natural habitat. No wonder the “RPB” bison we eat often is so delicious and nourishing. I cook with the ground bison most often using it in burgers, chili, sloppy joes and our favorite, Bison Loaf Cups. I mix a variety of ingredients with the ground bison and bake them in well-oiled 8 ounce ramekins. We’ve had Mexican, Italian, Greek, and “kitchen sink” Bison Loaf Cups and all have been delicious! Kudos to JB for a great story and a fabulous product!”

~Nancy Lindberg, Quality Foods Distributing

“As a Chef I am always trying to source local and sustainable products for my kitchen. To have the ability to talk to the grower and see what is going on with their herd is an added bonus. Rancho Picante has been a valuable partner in the local food movement and has always provided my kitchen with a quality product”

~Todd Christensen, Head Chef, Bozeman Hilton

“Your bison was supremely delectable, as usual. Farm to Table was a totally successful evening. We presented Rancho Picante Bison Fillet
2 ways: Chopped Raw Tartare dressed with extra virgin Lesvos Island Greek Olive Oil, Hawaiian Sea Salt, Capers and Fried Leeks. Seared Medallions with Mashed Peruvian Potatoes. Your product was standup awesome to our guests. Thank you!”

~Stanford Isobe, Riverside Country Club

“The bison burger is one of our top sellers. People love the flavor. It's the only burger I eat. One of my favorite things about the bison burger that I tell our customers is it stays with you, meaning you don't feel hungry an hour after eating. One of our other most popular sells is our bison-based french onion soup. We slow roast the bison bones which gives our french onion soup a uniqueness that can only be found at Desert Rose. We also like utilizing all of the bison. JB is great to work with. We've never had a complaint about his product or delivery.”

~Cindy Brown, Desert Rose Restaurant & Catering

"I would like to thank you for your excellent service and products. We began doing business with you in July, 2012, and are so happy to have you as a business partner and friend. Our staff is so proud to offer locally raised Bison and our guests absolutely love it, it really sells itself! The quality of meat is always consistent and having you personally deliver our products is a treat. Thank you and looking forward to many more years together."

~Audra M. Rutter Food & Beverage Director

Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa

"The quality of the product from Rancho Picante has always exceeded our expectations. After trying other vendors, we've never had a reason to look back. The flavor profile is exceptional and unique. It's very versatile. We are able to substitute it for other proteins and provide that authentic Montana flavor our customers want and love. The staff at Rancho is friendly and helpful and they're always willing to go above and beyond for us. They have become an integral part of our menu and we couldn't be more satisfied. "

~Bethany Lawson-Garwood

Head Chef

The Daily Coffee Bar

"We absolutely love Rancho picante bison. we like that their meat is produced locally, 100% natural , grass fed and sustainably raised. We have steady customers who come in all the time and ask for it without even looking at the menu.they love the meat and they love the way we cook it. And then you have the added bonus of JB's personal attention and delivery. he's always consistent , reliable, and there for us" “

~Chefs Dave, Jeff, and Scotty
Bozeman Garage Mesquite Grill and Soup Shack