Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls recipe

13 servings

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

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.