Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls Recipe

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Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls
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Ingredients:

  • 5 1/4 lb alligator meat
  • 1 1/2 lb onions
  • 2 bunches green onions
  • 2 bunches fresh parsley
  • 1 medium head garlic
  • 1/2 bunch celery
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp dried savory
  • 2 oz salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 1/2 lb 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1028.86 Kcal (4308 kJ)
Calories from fat 624.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69.4g 107%
Cholesterol 25.18mg 8%
Sodium 1762mg 73%
Potassium 479.73mg 10%
Total Carbs 92.43g 31%
Sugars 5.38g 22%
Dietary Fiber 6.71g 27%
Protein 11.01g 22%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 87.1mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 340.35 Kcal (1425 kJ)
Calories from fat 206.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.96g 107%
Cholesterol 8.33mg 8%
Sodium 582.88mg 73%
Potassium 158.7mg 10%
Total Carbs 30.58g 31%
Sugars 1.78g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.22g 27%
Protein 3.64g 22%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 26%
Iron 1.9mg 32%
Calcium 28.8mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.6
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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