Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls

Ingredients

• 5.3 pounds alligator meat 
• 1 tablespoon pepper black
• 0.5 bunch celery 
• 2.5 pounds cracker meal 
• 3 tablespoons savory dried
• 2  eggs 
• 2 bunches parsley fresh
• 1 medium head garlic 
• 2 bunches green onions 
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1.5 pounds onions 
• 2.3 pounds potatoes diced peeled
• 2 ounces salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• pot
• meat grinder

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
3. Put the alligator meat, onions, green onions, parsley, celery and potatoes through a meat grinder into a large bowl.
4. Mix in the eggs, savory, salt and pepper until well blended. Shape into 1 ounce balls (golf ball sized) and roll in cracker meal.
5. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry meat balls until golden and crisp.
6. Drain on paper towels.