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Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls

By: Surf Wookie  
"These excellent meatballs are especially great for those that have easy access to alligator meat."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 4.3 Read Reviews (5)

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What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 13 pounds
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 5 1/4 pounds alligator meat
  • 1 1/2 pounds onions
  • 2 bunches green onions
  • 2 bunches fresh parsley
  • 1 medium head garlic
  • 1/2 bunch celery
  • 1 quart oil for frying
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons dried savory
  • 2 ounces salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 1/2 pounds cracker meal

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain. Put the alligator meat, onions, green onions, parsley, celery and potatoes through a meat grinder into a large bowl. Mix in the eggs, savory, salt and pepper until well blended. Shape into 1 ounce balls (golf ball sized) and roll in cracker meal.
  2. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry meat balls until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 587 | Total Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 21mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2006 by Ronnie 
I love alligator, and this was great. However I can not get alligator any more, Is there... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by MADRAY7 
I didn't have gator meat. I made them with ground turkey and they were delicious! Thanks. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by Carrie_J85 
I am a huge alligator fan, and these meatballs were really good. Also, if you're not in a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2003 by MANAT3E 
It was good... I guess? MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by SASSY43028 
My husband and son go gator hunting every few yrs. so this was a perfect recipe to try for us.... MORE

 
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