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Alligator Meatballs Recipe
Oct 17, 2012 @ 5:25 PM
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Daily Value: 29%
Servings: 9
Low-Carb
Dairy-Free, Sugar-Conscious
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Nutrition
Cal/Serving: 572Daily Value: 29%
Servings: 9
Low-Carb
Dairy-Free, Sugar-Conscious
| Fat | 32g | 50% |
| Saturated | 11g | 56% |
| Trans | 0g | 0% |
| Carbs | 17g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 6% |
| Sugars | 4g | 0% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1381mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 1056mg | 30% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 10mg | 65% |
| Vitamin A | 829IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1mg | 69% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1mg | 39% |
| Niacin (B3) | 14mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 65% |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 36µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4µg | 61% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 6µg | 8% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 14g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3g | 0% |
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 1/2 pounds coarsely ground alligator loin meat
- 1 pound coarsely ground pork
- 1 pound coarsely ground pork back fat
- 1/2 cup sofrito*
- 1 tablespoon cayenne
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Meat Magic seasoning
- 1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1-2 quarts chicken stock
DIRECTIONS
Preheat a convection oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the alligator, pork, and back fat together thoroughly. Add the remaining ingredients except for the chicken stock and mix well, but do not overmix. Form into 2-ounce meatballs. Place the meatballs in a deep baking dish and fill about 1-inch with chicken stock. Cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 45 minutes.
Recipe Details
Servings: 9Cuisine: American
Special Designations: Kid-friendly
Notes and Substitutions:
*Note: You can find ready-made sofrito in the ethnic or international foods aisle of your grocery store; Goya, for example, sells a jarred version.
