Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 13
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• 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.