Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 20

Yield: 13 pounds

Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls Recipe

Ingredients

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

Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Sausage

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Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry meat balls until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information

Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 586.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 61.9g 124%

Carbohydrates: 56.4g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 16%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 11.1g 17%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 5%

Cholesterol: 18.6mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 851.1IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.3mg 41%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 16.7mg 28%

Folate: 115mcg 29%

Calcium: 76.3mg 8%

Iron: 4.5mg 25%

Magnesium: 33.8mg 12%

Potassium: 322.5mg 9%

Sodium: 1129.4mg 45%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 44%

Calories From Fat: 100

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.