Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 13 |
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These excellent meatballs are especially great for those that have easy access to alligator meat. 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:
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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