Way Down in the Bayou

March 19, 2011

Week 12 - Animal=Alligator

This week marked a historic point in this Carnivore Quest.  The Spouse and Boy both survived past the two bite rule.  Shock was evident on my face.  Not only did the Spouse eat the Cajun seasoned alligator skewers, she also ate bratwurst.  The boy also enjoyed the chicken brats.  Must have done something right. 

The alligator fillets were soaked in milk for about 2 hours to remove some of the gaminess.  They were then sliced into inch pieces and coated with a mixture of spices and herbs.  The herb/spice mixture is as follows:

• Paprika
• Kosher Salt
• Ground Black Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Thyme
• Oregano
• Cayenne Pepper

The alligator pieces were placed on bamboo skewers and allowed to rest. 

Along with the alligator skewers, I grilled Hungarian bratwursts and Chicken bratwursts (both from Kenrick's).  All were grilled over direct heat without any wood or smoke. 

The alligator was a little chewy, but had a nice flavor and was not gamy at all.  The spice mixture proved to be a good compliment to the meat. 

As of now, alligator could find its way into the rotation on special occasions.  Till next time...