Grilled Alligator Recipes

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If you’ve never tried alligator before, this is the best recipe for trying something new, and it also makes the ideal appetizer to impress your friends. These grilled Cajun alligator bites are perfectly cooked pieces of alligator sirloin that are coated in zesty Cajun seasoning.

Instructions
  1. Rinse the alligator, and pat it dry. Cut it into 12-14 equal-sized pieces.
  2. Rub with olive oil, Slap Ya Mama (or your favorite Cajun seasoning) and garlic powder. …
  3. While it’s resting, combine the ingredients for the Comeback Sauce. …
  4. Skewer the meat, and grill for 5 minutes per side.
  5. Serve with the sauce.

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Cajun Grilled Alligator w/ comeback sauce 🔗

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb frozen alligator sirloin (thawed)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp chili sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • a couple of dashes of hot sauce

Instruction:

  1. Rinse the alligator, and pat it dry. Cut it into 12-14 equal-sized pieces.
  2. Rub with olive oil, Slap Ya Mama (or your favorite Cajun seasoning) and garlic powder. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat the grill to high.
  3. While it’s resting, combine the ingredients for the Comeback Sauce. Add as much hot sauce as you like for your taste.
  4. Skewer the meat, and grill for 5 minutes per side.
  5. Serve with the sauce.

FAQ

Why do you soak alligator meat in milk?

The thickest portion of the meat, which is located on the back of the gator close to the tail, should be cooked at 250 degrees for 175 to 190 degrees, taking an average of 4 hours for a small gator.

How long does it take to grill a gator?

Directions: Fill a deep pot halfway full with oil. It is strongly advised that you soak any and all alligator meat in milk for three hours before preparing and cooking it.

How do you tenderize alligator meat?

Cook the alligator for approximately 4 1/2 hours, checking the internal temperature of the tail with an instant-read thermometer every 30 minutes, on a 275 degree barbecue pit with pecan wood for smoke flavor.

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