Mardi Gras Gator Meatballs

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Ingredients
2 1/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
5 1/4 pounds alligator meat
1 1/2 pounds onions
2 bunches green onion stalks
2 bunches fresh parsley
1 medium head garlic
1/2 bunch celery
1 quart oil for frying
2 eggs
3 T dried savory
2 oz salt
1 T black pepper
2 1/2 pounds cracker meal

Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain.

Put the alligator meat, onions, green onions, parsley, celery and potatoes through a meat grinder into a large bowl. Mix in the eggs,
savory, salt, and pepper until well blended. Shape into 1-ounce balls (golf ball sized) and roll in cracker meal.

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry meatballs until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Makes 13 pounds, or 20 servings