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Title: Gator Nuggets
Post by: NePaSmoKer on November 09, 2011, 07:13:24 AM

Ok muebe ya got me ;D

Going to do some gator nuggets like muebe but with me own twist of secret receipts ;D

1 lb bags in here, total of 5.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01007-1.jpg)

One lb first so i dont mess it all up....EH
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01008-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: squirtthecat on November 09, 2011, 09:04:08 AM

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Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: KyNola on November 09, 2011, 09:08:30 AM

This will be interesting. Assuming you are going to make the Muebe Jerky style nuggets using the gator meat I will be interested to hear how long it took to dry them and also the texture of the finished gator nugget.

When I grow up I want to be like Rick. I want all the free stuff too. ;)

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: smokeNcanuck on November 09, 2011, 05:16:26 PM

This should be interesting!! When I was in Daytona for bike week a few years back I had gator on a stick.
It was really good.

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: ACW3 on November 09, 2011, 05:20:08 PM

Those gator bites we had at the last Smoke Out were really good. I hope these turn out half as good.

Art

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: muebe on November 09, 2011, 09:15:41 PM

Whoa Rick! MuGator Nuggets :o

Those ought to be good ;D

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: NePaSmoKer on November 10, 2011, 04:24:40 AM

Got the gator cut into some smaller chunks.

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01017-1.jpg)

My ingredients. Bottom right is 1/4 tsp cure 1

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01013-1.jpg)

Mix into the wet.

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01014-1.jpg)

Now for some soak time in the cooler while i go do a honey do :o

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01018-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: ghost9mm on November 10, 2011, 06:45:40 AM

Looks good and sounds good up to this point, waiting for the taste test...

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: NePaSmoKer on November 11, 2011, 04:08:34 AM

Overnight soak in the marinade and ready for some smoke.

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01020-1.jpg)

Smoke with hickory/sassafras.

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01021-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: lumpy on November 11, 2011, 05:17:03 AM

Where di you manage to get sasafrass ::)

Enjoy..............they look good so far.

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: pensrock on November 11, 2011, 09:46:59 AM

Are they done yet? ;)

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: NePaSmoKer on November 11, 2011, 10:01:31 AM

Quote from: lumpy on November 11, 2011, 05:17:03 AM
Where di you manage to get sasafrass ::)

Enjoy..............they look good so far.

Ahhh

Come on now my northern brother. Thats a secret receipt....EH

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: thirtydaZe on November 11, 2011, 10:21:59 AM

Quote from: pensrock on November 11, 2011, 09:46:59 AM
Are they done yet? ;)

what he said.

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: NePaSmoKer on November 11, 2011, 11:14:16 AM

Gittin close

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/DSC01024-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: Sailor on November 11, 2011, 11:23:18 AM

Looking good. Will be interest to know how they taste. I just did an inspection at a place and the unit next to this place has a butcher that specializes in processing game. The sign says he specializes in Gators. May be a good place to get some Gator scrapes :o

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: ghost9mm on November 11, 2011, 04:25:23 PM

Well I guess it no longer tastes like chicken...lol...but it does look good..

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: NePaSmoKer on November 11, 2011, 05:07:16 PM

All done and cooling. Taste is really good. Not rubbery and just right.

Yeeeaw

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/nepas1/new/gatorj.jpg)

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: KyNola on November 11, 2011, 06:18:33 PM

How long did they go Rick? Looks like they really shrunk from the raw stage. I'm betting they are more than just delicious.

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: muebe on November 11, 2011, 06:29:32 PM

I bet those are good ;D

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: Keymaster on November 11, 2011, 06:40:39 PM

Very nice Job, someday I'll try me some gator :)

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: ACW3 on November 11, 2011, 08:55:42 PM

Keep that recipe on the menu for the Smoke Out.

Art

Title: Re: Gator Nuggets
Post by: NePaSmoKer on November 12, 2011, 01:55:20 PM

I got the secret receipt in the nepa,sega vault.

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