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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."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

What to Drink?
	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

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.
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.