- 2 1/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
- 5 1/4 pounds alligator meat
- 1 1/2 pounds onions
- 2 bunches green onions
- 2 bunches fresh parsley
- 1 medium head garlic
- 1/2 bunch celery
- 1 quart oil for frying
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons dried savory
- 2 ounces salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 pounds cracker meal
- 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 meat balls until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.