ALLIGATOR SAUSAGE
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds ground alligator
2 pounds ground pork
1/2 pound ground pork fat
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup diced garlic
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped sage
1/4 cup chopped basil
salt and black pepper to taste
Louisiana Gold Pepper Sauce to taste
15 feet casing for stuffing
METHOD:
In large mixing bowl, combine all of the above ingredients with the
exception of
the casing. Add one cup of ice water to the mixture and using both hands,
blend
the ingredients well. Continue to mix in a rolling motion until the fat
content
of the pork coats the surface of the mixture. This is imperative if the
sausage
is to be moist and juicy since alligator by nature is quite dry. Once the
ingredients are well blended, you may wish to check the seasonings by
sauteing a
small patty in a frying pan. Correct seasonings if necessary. Stuff the
sausage
mixture in the hog casing and tie off in six inch links. To cook, poach
the
sausage in lightly salted water for three to five minutes. Grill over
pecan wood
or bake in a 375 degree F oven until golden brown, approximately ten to
twelve
minutes.
PREP TIME: 1 Hour
MAKES: 25-6 inch links
hope this helps
joe b