Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls

These excellent meatballs are especially great for those that have easy access to alligator meat.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 586 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 medium head garlic
• 2 ¼ pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
• 5 ¼ pounds alligator meat
• 1 ½ pounds onions
• 2 bunches green onions
• 2 bunches fresh parsley
• ½ bunch celery
• 3 tablespoons dried savory
• 2 ounces salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 ½ pounds cracker meal

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry meat balls until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.