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Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls

SUBMITTED BY: Surf Wookie

"These excellent meatballs are especially great for those that have easy access to alligator meat."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 13 pounds

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

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 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 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2003 by MANAT3E
It was good... I guess? MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls

Servings Per Recipe: 20

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 587

  • Total Fat: 11.1g
  • Cholesterol: 21mg
  • Sodium: 1130mg
  • Total Carbs: 56.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.2g
  • Protein: 61.9g

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