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Alligator Meatballs

Alligator Meatballs
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Beef, chicken, fish, or pork? How about alligator? Yes, a little back fat from the pork gives these alligator meatballs the richness that people have come to expect from this comfort-food favorite. Serve them with your favorite sauce for an exciting meal. See all meatball recipes. Click here to see Best Alligator Recipes.
Servings
9
servings
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 pound 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 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon meat magic seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 -2 quarts chicken stock
Directions
  1. Preheat a convection oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 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.
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