Thyroid-Boosting Bourbon Bison & Liver Hash with Smoked Tallow and Sea Veggies

A rich, earthy, and deeply nourishing dish designed to support optimal thyroid function through ancestral, bioavailable nutrition.

Introduction:

Hypothyroidism and suboptimal thyroid function can lead to a cascading series of adverse health conditions, such as weight gain, obesity, lethargy, fatigue, dry skin, constipation, and even sensitivity to cold. But the good news is: your body knows how to heal — if you give it the right tools. This Thyroid-Boosting Bourbon Bison & Liver Hash with Smoked Tallow and Sea Veggies is a nutritionally-powerful recipe made with purpose-driven ingredients and our signature Fat & Fire Smoked Beef Tallow.

Packed with nutrients that restore gut integrity, this stew is both delicious and deeply therapeutic — ideal for anyone looking to overcome leaky gut, food sensitivities, or gut-related inflammation.

Nutritional Highlights (per serving):

  • Iodine – From seaweed flakes

  • Selenium – From pastured eggs and liver

  • Zinc & Iron – From bison and beef liver

  • Tyrosine – From high-protein animal sources

  • B12 + Folate – From liver and egg yolks

  • Healthy Fats – From Fat & Fire smoked beef tallow

Ingredients (Serves 2–4):

  • 1 tbsp Fat & Fire Smoked Bourbon Beef Tallow

  • 1/2 lb grass-fed ground bison

  • 2 oz grass-fed beef liver, finely diced or grated frozen

  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced

  • 1 small zucchini, diced

  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and shredded

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp seaweed flakes (dulse, kelp, or nori)

  • 1/4 tsp Himalayan or sea salt

  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (or Fat & Fire Spicy Bourbon Blend)

  • 2 pastured eggs (optional, for serving)

  • Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Sauté base: In a large skillet, heat Fat & Fire smoked tallow over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.

  2. Add protein: Add ground bison and liver. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.

  3. Vegetables & spice: Add shredded sweet potato, zucchini, seaweed flakes, salt, paprika, and optional Fat & Fire seasoning. Cook until tender and well mixed, about 7–10 minutes.

  4. Crisp & serve: For a hash-style finish, press the mixture into the pan and let it crisp up for a few minutes without stirring. Flip and crisp again.

  5. Optional eggs: In a separate pan, fry or poach eggs in Fat & Fire tallow. Top each portion of hash with an egg.

  6. Garnish & plate: Sprinkle fresh parsley or thyme on top and serve hot.

Why This Recipe Works for Thyroid Health:

Hypothyroidism and suboptimal thyroid function are often tied to nutrient deficiencies — particularly iodine, selenium, zinc, iron, tyrosine, and B vitamins. This recipe provides all of these nutrients in their most bioavailable form, focusing on organ meats, sea vegetables, and healthy animal fats — without seed oils or inflammatory fillers.


Ingredient Benefits for Thyroid Health:

Ingredient

Key Nutrients

Why It Helps

Grass-fed bison

Protein, tyrosine, iron, zinc

Builds thyroid hormones and supports metabolism

Beef liver

Selenium, iron, B12, copper, A, folate

Reverses nutrient deficiencies linked to hypothyroid

Seaweed flakes

Iodine

Critical for T3 & T4 hormone production

Pastured eggs

Selenium, choline, protein, B vitamins

Supports thyroid conversion and liver detox

Smoked beef tallow

Saturated fat, stearic acid

Supports hormone production and inflammation reduction

Garlic & onions

Sulfur compounds, antioxidants

Detox support and immune health

Sweet potatoes

Slow carbs, vitamin A (as beta carotene)

Supports adrenal and thyroid synergy

Thyroid Function Optimization Tips:

  • Avoid goitrogens like soy and raw cruciferous veggies in excess.

  • Focus on animal-based selenium and iodine instead of supplements when possible.

  • Eat enough cholesterol-rich animal fats — essential for hormone production.

  • Eliminate seed oils and processed carbs that impair conversion of T4 to T3.

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Tips & Variations

  • Carnivore-friendly? Skip the veggies. Stick to meat, broth, and herbs.

  • Want more minerals? Add organ meats like beef heart and kidney.

  • Low histamine tip: Use freshly cooked broth and eat immediately or freeze for later.

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