MARDI GRAS GATOR MEAT BALLS

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

Provided by Surf Wookie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 61.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1129.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Sajjad Janab G66
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These gator meat balls are a staple at our Mardi Gras parties. They're always a hit and everyone loves the unique flavor of the gator meat.


Mirza Rehan
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I've made these gator meat balls several times and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and the Creole sauce is always a crowd-pleaser.


Ariful Is
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my gator meat balls were a disaster. They were tough and the Creole sauce was too salty.


Aisosa Melody
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my gator meat balls didn't turn out as good as I expected. They were a bit dry and the Creole sauce was too spicy.


Amin Ahmed
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The gator meat balls were a bit bland. I had to add a lot of extra seasoning to make them taste good.


Demetrius Ross
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I thought the gator meat balls were just okay. They weren't as flavorful as I expected.


Aruzhan Zangarkyzy
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The gator meat balls were a bit too spicy for my taste. However, I liked the unique flavor of the gator meat.


Miranda love
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I found the gator meat to be a bit too gamey for my taste. However, the Creole sauce was delicious.


Jaydan Lewis
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The gator meat balls were a bit dry, but the Creole sauce helped to make them more palatable.


Khoso Hassan
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I'm not a huge fan of gator meat, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. The Creole sauce helped to mask the gamy flavor of the gator meat.


Keshav Thapa
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These gator meat balls are a great way to impress your friends and family. They're unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


Abu Jani
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I love the combination of flavors in these gator meat balls. The Creole sauce is the perfect complement to the mild flavor of the gator meat.


Ramos Amos
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I was a bit hesitant to try gator meat, but these meatballs changed my mind. They were delicious and I'll definitely be making them again.


Faith Ojini
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These gator meat balls were a fun and easy way to try something new. The recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great.


Sk Alamin
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I made these gator meat balls for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the zesty Creole sauce.


SAQI Malik
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I've never had gator meat before, but I'm definitely a fan now. The meatballs were juicy and tender, and the Creole sauce was delicious.


Yassinos Yassine
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My friends and family loved these gator meat balls. They were the perfect party food - easy to eat and full of flavor.


Charlotte Dean (OMGitzLotty)
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The gator meat had a mild flavor that was similar to chicken. It was a great base for the Creole sauce, which was packed with flavor.


KaoruIsNotHere
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these gator meat balls were to make. The recipe was clear and concise, and the meatballs turned out perfectly cooked and flavorful.


Pn Nupor
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Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls were a hit at our party! The unique flavor of the gator meat was perfectly complemented by the zesty Creole sauce. We'll definitely be making these again.