Grilled Louisiana Gator Kabobs Recipe
728kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice concentrate
- 1 cup orange juice
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce light variety
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 3 pound alligator cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 Cup Louisiana hot sauce
- 1 lb bacon
- Assorted vegetables or fruit cubed
Equipment
- Mixing bowl (for marinating)
- Grill for cooking the kabobs
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water
- Tongs for flipping kabobs on the grill
- Basting brush for applying Louisiana hot sauce
- Meat thermometer to check alligator meat doneness
- Serving platter for presentation
- Airtight container for leftover storage
Method
In a mixing bowl, combine:
- a. 1 cup orange juice concentrate
- b. 1 cup orange juice
- c. 4 tablespoons light soy sauce
- d. 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- e. 2 teaspoons cumin
- f. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Add 3 pounds of alligator meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, to the marinade mixture.
- a. Ensure the alligator meat is well coated with the marinade.
- b. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the meat to marinate.
While the alligator meat is marinating, soak wooden skewers in water to prevent them from burning during grilling.
- a. Submerge the skewers in water for about 30 minutes.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- a. Ensure the grill grates are clean and lightly oiled.
Remove the marinated alligator meat from the refrigerator.
- a. Thread the marinated alligator meat onto the soaked skewers, alternating with cubes of bacon and assorted vegetables or fruit.
- b. Be sure to leave some space between the pieces on the skewers.
Grill the kabobs over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until the alligator meat is cooked through and slightly charred, and the bacon is crispy.
- a. This typically takes about 10-15 minutes.
- b. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the alligator meat reaches 160°F (71°C).
- c. Baste the kabobs with 1/2 cup of Louisiana hot sauce during grilling for added flavor.
Once the kabobs are cooked to perfection, remove them from the grill.
- a. Let them rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the Grilled Louisiana Gator Kabobs Recipe hot with your favorite dipping sauce or a side of rice.
Nutrition
Calories728kcalCarbohydrates23gProtein88gFat30gSaturated Fat8gPolyunsaturated Fat4gMonounsaturated Fat10gTrans Fat0.1gCholesterol37mgSodium883mgPotassium436mgFiber1gSugar19gVitamin A276IUVitamin C67mgCalcium31mgIron1mg
Notes
Marinate the alligator meat for at least 2 hours for maximum flavor.
Use wooden skewers soaked in water to prevent burning.
Grill over medium-high heat for a perfect char and doneness.
Baste kabobs with Louisiana hot sauce for an extra kick.
Let the kabobs rest briefly before serving for better flavor melding.