Florida Alligator Sauce Piquant Recipe

Name: Florida Alligator Sauce Piquant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs alligator meat, trim/cube; 1 cup olive oil; 3 cups flour, all-purpose; 5 cups onions, chopped; 2 cups green onions, chopped; 1 cup bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 2 cups tomatoes, fresh/chopped; 8 cups water, cold; 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 lemon, juice of; salt; Tabasco sauce; 2 cups white wine, dry; 6 cups tomato sauce

Servings: persons

5 lbs alligator meat, trim/cube
1 cup olive oil
3 cups flour, all-purpose
5 cups onions, chopped
2 cups green onions, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 cups tomatoes, fresh/chopped
8 cups water, cold
2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon, juice of
salt
Tabasco sauce
2 cups white wine, dry
6 cups tomato sauce

1
Make a dark roux with olive oil and flour.
2
When roux is dark brown, add onion, green onion, bell pepper, and celery; cover and cook until onions are clear, stirring occasionally.
3
Add tomatoes and continue cooning for 10 min; stir often.
4
Add water and stir to make a thick liquid.
5
Add garlic, Worcestershire, lemon juice, salt, hot sauce, wine, and tomato sauce, making sure to mix well.
6
Add alligator, and enough water to cover the ingredients by 2 inches; stir to mix.
7
Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
8
After it comes to a boil, turn heat to low and cover, checking from time to time, and stir to prevent sauce from sticking.
9
Continue cooking for 3 to 4 hrs.
10
until meat is tender.
11
Serve over cooked rice or spaghetti with Parmesan cheese.
12
Freeze leftovers in serving size containers.

1160

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs alligator meat, trim/cube, 1 cup olive oil, 3 cups flour, all-purpose, 5 cups onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Florida Alligator Sauce Piquant falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Florida Alligator Sauce Piquant

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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