Alligator Meatballs

Name: Alligator Meatballs
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

Brandon Boudet|Oct. 17, 2012 4:25 pm EST

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

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

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.