Turkey Strut

bclaker · 04-08-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

MikeF-NH, thanks for the great information about wild game! When I see all the pesky geese I wonder why they aren't hunted more often?! There are a lot of hungry people who could benefit from then and it would solve the overpopulation problem.

Inspired by the Recipe thread, I have been doing some reasearch on how to best prepare alligator that I have been wanting to try. I came across an interesting article about marinating and tenderizing. Milk, buttermilk, sourcream and yogurt seem to be the way to go.

Marinades Add Flavor, but Don't Always Tenderize
http://m.finecooking.com/articles/ma...tenderize.aspx
(I do prefer to embed my links, but it is proving tedious from my iPhone.)

You have ALLIGATORS on Rattlesnake Island??? !!!

Jonas Pilot · 04-08-2012, 10:05 AM

RG, I found this looking for clam info. I thought you might find it of interest. JP

Alligator is a lean meat that is low in fat and cholesterol and high in protein. It is available in a variety of cuts, including tail meat fillets, ribs, nuggets, and wings. Tail meat, the choicest cut, is a mild-flavored white meat that has a texture similar to veal. Ribs, nuggets, and wings are darker meat with a stronger taste and a texture similar to pork shoulder. Alligator meat is versatile and can be used in just about any recipe as a substitute for chicken, pork, veal, or fish.

Alligator meat is usually purchased frozen, but it is also available fresh. Thaw frozen meat in the refrigerator and use promptly. Use a meat mallet to tenderize fillets and flatten the meat to your desired thickness. Alligator meat can be ground or finely chopped to make sausage, patties, or taco filling. Alligator’s mild flavor is easily enhanced with seasonings, sauces, and marinades.

http://www.fl-seafood.com/

Florida Seafood - Alligator Recipes

http://www.fl-seafood.com/recipes/alligator_recipes.htm

MikeF-NH · 04-08-2012, 11:06 AM

you can pick up alligator meat as well as other interesting meat to try in Chichester at:
http://www.healthybuffalo.com/

I've had plenty of buffalo and it is fantastic. I've heard Imu is very good but never tried.

04-08-2012, 10:05 AM	#2
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	RG, I found this looking for clam info. I thought you might find it of interest. JP Alligator is a lean meat that is low in fat and cholesterol and high in protein. It is available in a variety of cuts, including tail meat fillets, ribs, nuggets, and wings. Tail meat, the choicest cut, is a mild-flavored white meat that has a texture similar to veal. Ribs, nuggets, and wings are darker meat with a stronger taste and a texture similar to pork shoulder. Alligator meat is versatile and can be used in just about any recipe as a substitute for chicken, pork, veal, or fish. Alligator meat is usually purchased frozen, but it is also available fresh. Thaw frozen meat in the refrigerator and use promptly. Use a meat mallet to tenderize fillets and flatten the meat to your desired thickness. Alligator meat can be ground or finely chopped to make sausage, patties, or taco filling. Alligator’s mild flavor is easily enhanced with seasonings, sauces, and marinades. http://www.fl-seafood.com/ Florida Seafood - Alligator Recipes http://www.fl-seafood.com/recipes/alligator_recipes.htm

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04-08-2012, 11:06 AM	#3
MikeF-NH Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 318 Thanks: 2 Thanked 120 Times in 80 Posts	you can pick up alligator meat as well as other interesting meat to try in Chichester at: http://www.healthybuffalo.com/ I've had plenty of buffalo and it is fantastic. I've heard Imu is very good but never tried.