MARDI GRAS GATOR MEAT BALLS

Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls image

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

Provided by Surf Wookie

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 61.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1129.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g