IVEY HOUSE GATOR CHOWDER

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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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3 ounces bacon grease
3 ounces clarified butter
4 ounces diced, peeled potato
4 ounces diced celery
3 ounces diced red bell pepper
3 ounces diced onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces all-purpose flour
4 ounces port wine
2 quarts water
2 ounces seafood base
4 ounces tomato sauce
1 pound trimmed, cubed alligator meat

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, heat the bacon grease and butter over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add all remaining vegetables, then cook for an additional 3 minutes. Add the seasonings and flour. Cook for 3 additional minutes. Do not brown ¿ leave blond. Add the port wine, water, and seafood base. Cook until the mixture thickens. Add the tomato sauce, and cook for 3 more minutes. Add the alligator meat. Cook for 5 more minutes ¿ do not overcook the gator. Adjust seasoning, to taste. Serve in large soup bowls.