One For Nepa To Try.....ALLIGATOR SAUSAGE

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COMMENT:
Alligator is a lean white meat. So it needs additional fat added to it to make a decent textured 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