Wyoming recipes – Wyo Food

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas: The Weeknight Dinner My Kid Actually Requests

Cheesy enchiladas in a cast-iron skillet topped with cilantro and lime

Creamy green chile chicken enchiladas made in one pan on a weeknight. Roasted Hatch chile, shredded chicken, and a sauce that comes together fast.

Wild Plum Jam: Wyoming’s Late-Summer Reward

Five jars labeled “Wild Plum Jam” and “Handmade Aug 2024,” with fresh plums

Wild plum jam from Wyoming’s draws and riverbanks — a USDA-tested recipe with water-bath canning times corrected for Wyoming’s high altitude.

Smoked Bison Burnt Ends: Labor Day Meat Candy, Wyoming Style

Tray of sliced grilled meat on a wooden table beside a smoker

Smoked bison burnt ends for Labor Day — twice-smoked, sticky, and adjusted for lean bison. Plus the exact temps for safety versus tenderness.

Wyoming Honey Cake with Chokecherry Glaze

Layered cake with cherry glaze, fresh cherries, almonds, and flowers on white cake stand

A moist, tender honey cake made with Wyoming wildflower honey and finished with a glossy wild chokecherry glaze. Two of Wyoming’s most iconic flavors in one unforgettable summer dessert.

Huckleberry BBQ Sauce: A Wyoming Summer Staple

Jar of wild huckleberry barbecue sauce labeled small batch, artisan, homemade

Wild huckleberries make the best BBQ sauce you’ve never tried. Tart, fruity, and built to stand up to ribs, smoked chicken, and pork — with a splash of bourbon to tie it all together.

Pronghorn Jerky: Wyoming’s Best Road-Trip Snack

Plate of beef jerky, cup of coffee, and salt on a wooden table at a mountain campsite

Master pronghorn jerky with this Wyoming hunter’s recipe — the marinade, drying steps, and tips for tender antelope jerky that’s perfect for road-trip snacking.

Indian Tacos & Fry Bread: Wyoming’s Most Beloved Fair Food

Navajo fry bread taco topped with ground beef, lettuce, cheese, tomato, sour cream, and green onions, alongside fry bread with powdered sugar and a soda cup on a picnic table

This Indian tacos recipe starts with easy homemade fry bread — crispy, golden, and piled high. A beloved Wyoming fair food, with the honest story behind it.

Antelope Backstrap with Juniper Rub

Sliced beef medallions seared in a cast iron skillet with herbs and garlic

A Wyoming pronghorn backstrap seared hot and fast in cast iron with a wild juniper rub, finished with a butter and rosemary baste. Medium-rare is the only way — this lean wild game cut goes from tender to tough fast.

Wyoming Bison Burger with Green Chile & Fried Egg

Bison burger with bacon, fried egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, fries, dipping sauce, and a pint of Snake River Brewery beer

A Wyoming bison burger stacked with roasted green chile and a runny fried egg. Key tips for cooking lean bison to a perfect medium — because bison doesn’t forgive overcooking.

Wyoming BBQ Chicken with Wyoming Whiskey Glaze

Grilled chicken drumsticks and thighs with barbecue sauce, coleslaw, whiskey bottle, and glass

Wyoming BBQ chicken with a Wyoming Whiskey glaze — smoky, sweet, and built for your 4th of July cookout. Full recipe, grilling tips, and the perfect sides.