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\n<\/p><\/div>"}. Marinate the steaks in a buttermilk-based marinade for 2 to 3 hours. The legs, which chef Greg Sonnier smokes at Kingfish as gator "wings" with a tomato gastrique, are red meat and not as tender, Pearce said. Cooking the belly is a process that has been used for years to tenderize tough cuts of meat. How To Cook Alligator Fillets? - Cooking Tom Back then, there were no milk processors, so people would soak alligators in milk to preserve them. I'm not a big fry person. How long does it take to cook alligator meat? The meat of an alligator is high in protein and fat, providing both nutrients and calories for humans. Put some crab boil spices in water according to direction. Alligator meat is a popular dish in many cultures, and one of the reasons why is because it is low in calories and has a high quality protein content. "They probably live in the same environment and eat the same stuff, so it's really similar to that taste," Sonnier said. Add 2.5 lbs of Alligator gar fillets to the bag and mix thoroughly to coat each piece. Blue-green algae bloom alert issued for Blue Cypress Lake in Indian Another way to tell is to cut into the alligator and look at the inside. Add to a large resealable bag the flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Repeat the process until all is done. Step up your party spread this year with alligator dishes, sure to satisfy the bellies of Cajun Country! Florida Alligator Meat is not only delicious but is low in fat and cholesterol and a wonderful source of protein. Heat to 360 degrees F. Coat the alligator meat with the fish batter. Combine the flour and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Heat the grill to high heat and grill kabobs for 6 . "You can use it in jambalaya, gumbo, or any kind of stew, any place you would use smoked sausage, such as red beans and rice.". Place alligator meat in a medium bowl, and mix with vinegar, salt, and pepper. In a cooking pot add oil and lightly brown the alligator meat. They have a thick skin that allows them to sweat and protect them from the elements. When the oil is hot, carefully drop in each piece and . Here, well take a look at some of the best meat options for everyday. One day last week he shipped 100 pounds to a woman in Vancouver, Wash., who serves the link on a bun for $8 or $10 with onions. All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. 1 Pat the alligator meat dry. Marinate the alligator steak for 2 to 3 hours. One way to tell is to look at the color of the alligator. I tried to convince him to eat alligator fillet. 2. The fish weighed an astonishing 162 pounds! One way to get the gamey taste out of alligator me is to cook it slowly in a pot over medium heat. Unless you grow alligators in your own neck of the swamp, we recommend that you get them the way most people do frozen in filets or pieces.