I just ordered a frozen 19-24 lb whole alligator. Planning on cooking it in early May.... any suggestions on where I can find a good recipe? I tend to buy first, figure what to do with it second
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Not sure where this should go - I got an alligator, now how do I smoke it?
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I of course love smoked meats of all kinds, but also like quick cooks like chicken portions, pork tenderloins, steak and fish. Really into cooking of all kinds.
My outdoor kitchen has a Lone Star Grillz Adjustable and it is wonderful. There also is a Pit Boss 5 Burner Ultimate Griddle.
There is an outdoor fire pit that has grilling capability and limited Santa Maria-style grill raising and lowering.
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a source for alligators: Amos Moses
Now Amos Moses was a Cajun
He lived by himself in the swamp
He hunted alligator for living
He'd just knock them in the head with a stump
And just use one hand
That's all he got left cause an alligator bit it
Left arm gone clean up to the elbow
The sheriff caught wind that Amos
Was in the swamp trappin' alligator skins
So he snuck in the swamp gonna get the boy
But he never come out again
Well I wonder where the Louisiana sheriff went to
Well you can sure get lost in the Louisiana bayouLast edited by bbqLuv; April 6, 2021, 05:48 PM.
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I had to stare at the picture for a bit to figure out what was going on. I like that they tell you how to re-attach the head in the event it becomes detached during shipment. I've purchased turducken from Cajun Grocer. It was well packed with no signs of defrosting when it arrived. I do have to say it was November, however. Their seasoning packets for jambalaya and red beans and rice are also quite good.
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