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Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls

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Recipe Summary Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls

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

Ingredients | Mardi Gras Desserts

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

Directions

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.

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.

Info | Mardi Gras Desserts

prep: 20 mins cook: 30 mins additional: 10 mins total: 1 hr Servings: 20 Yield: 13 pounds

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