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Gator Chowder
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 17 Minutes
Ready In: 47 Minutes
Servings: 6
Presented By: Missy Kennedy
Ingredients:
1/4 cup bacon grease
1/4 cup clarified butter
1/2 cup diced peeled potato
1/2 cup diced celery
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 -5 ounces port wine
2 quarts water
1/4 cup lobster base
4 ounces tomato sauce
1 lb alligator meat (trimmed and cubed)
hot sauce, to taste
Directions:
1. In large sauce pan, grease and butter on medium.
2. Add potatoes and celery.
3. Cook about 3 minutes.
4. Add all remaining veggies, including garlic.
5. Cook 3 minutes.
6. Add seasonings and flour.
7. Cook for about 3 minutes (do not cook on high-butter and grease will turn brown).
8. Keep at Medium.
9. Add wine, water, and lobster base.
10. Cook 3 more minutes.
11. Add alligator meat.
12. Cook for 5 minutes only.
13. Do not overcook.
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