RATTLESNAKE FAJITA PITAS

Rattlesnake Fajita Pitas image

Provided by Food Network

Time 7h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 rattlesnake, filleted and cut into small pieces *see note
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (recommended: Lawry's brand)
1 teaspoon jalapeno seasoning
Olive oil, to sear meat
1 large bell pepper, sliced (any color, or use a variety for extra flavor and color)
1 large onion, sliced
1/2 clove garlic, minced
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
6 onion flavored pita bread pockets
1 cup colby cheese, shredded
Condiments: picante sauce, guacamole, sour cream

Steps:

Marinate rattlesnake meat, refrigerated, for about 3 hours in teriyaki sauce, seasoned salt and jalapeno seasoning.
In a large iron skillet, heat olive oil and sear meat. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic and tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add any additional seasonings to suit taste.
Cut pitas in 1/2 and butter the inside of the pocket and toast until crispy. Spoon rattlesnake meat and vegetables into pitas and top with cheese.
Served best on a bed of rice with side condiments of picante sauce, guacamole and sour cream.