Alligator Stew – Florida State Reptile

The American Alligator was designated the Florida State Reptile by the State Legislature in 1987. Highway I-75 which drives past the local swamp area in South Florida is even named after them: Alligator Alley.

Ingredients for Alligator Stew

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2-3 lbs. alligator meat, cut into sm. pieces about 1/2 inch thick
• 1/2 c. onions, chopped
• 1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tbsp. minced parsley
• 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 sm can of diced green chilies
• Salt and pepper to taste

Heat vegetable oil in a stew pot. Lightly brown alligator meat. Add fresh vegetables and canned tomatoes and chilies. Cover, and cook over a medium heat for approximately 35-40 minutes.

This recipe can also be done in a slow cooker. Lightly brown the alligator meat, then add to the slow cooker with all of the ingredients. Add a cup of tomato sauce to the recipe, and make sure that you add all the liquid from the can of diced tomatoes. Cook on low for approximately 6-1/2 to 7 hours. Check halfway through to make sure there is enough liquid in the slow cooker. Add a little more sauce or a little white wine, if needed.

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