Gator Chowder Recipe

Name: Gator Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup bacon grease; 1/4 cup clarified butter; 1/2 cup diced peeled potato; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/3 cup diced onion; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; fresh ground black pepper; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 -5 ounces port wine; 2 quarts water; 1/4 cup lobster base; 4 ounces tomato sauce; 1 lb alligator meat (trimmed and cubed); hot sauce, to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cup bacon grease
1/4 cup clarified butter
1/2 cup diced peeled potato
1/2 cup diced celery
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 -5 ounces port wine
2 quarts water
1/4 cup lobster base
4 ounces tomato sauce
1 lb alligator meat (trimmed and cubed)
hot sauce, to taste

1
In large sauce pan, grease and butter on medium.
2
Add potatoes and celery.
3
Cook about 3 minutes.
4
Add all remaining veggies, including garlic.
5
Cook 3 minutes.
6
Add seasonings and flour.
7
Cook for about 3 minutes (do not cook on high-butter and grease will turn brown).
8
Keep at Medium.
9
Add wine, water, and lobster base.
10
Cook 3 more minutes.
11
Add alligator meat.
12
Cook for 5 minutes only.
13
Do not overcook.

315

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup bacon grease, 1/4 cup clarified butter, 1/2 cup diced peeled potato, 1/2 cup diced celery, and more.

Yes, Gator Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Gator Chowder

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