Between both the Aussie's, I expect croc vs. gator recipes as hunting gators here in Florida starts in August...
Alligator Gumbo
Ingredients:
2 pounds Alligator meat, cut in thin strips approx. 1"long x 1/4"thick
3/4 pound Butter
1/2 cup Green onions, chopped
1/4 cup Parsley, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
4 stalks Celery, chopped
1/2 cup Red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup Green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 large cans stewed tomatoes
2 pounds okra, stem and cook separately until tender
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
Directions:
Saute onions, garlic, peppers and celery in butter until soft. Add other ingredients, except okra, and simmer for 10 minutes in large covered iron pot. Add okra to other ingredients + some of okra cooking liquid and cook another 10 minutes. Add alligator meat and allow to cook over low heat until tender (approximately 1 hour). If gravy is too thick, add a little hot water. Serve over rice with hot buttered cornbread on the side.
This recipe from CDKitchen for Alligator or Crocodile Gumbo serves/makes 6
