Spicy Alligator Tenderloin Recipes

SPICY ALLIGATOR TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and jalapeno; cook until onions are tender and translucent. Add tomatoes and cook additional 20 minutes. Add hot sauce and basil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Reserve sauce warm.
• Combine Creole seasoning and flour. Reserve.
• Coat alligator tenderloin with seasoned flour and shake off any excess. Coat each piece with buttermilk and toss in seasoned flour a second time. Shake off excess.
• Fry, preferably in a cast iron skillet, until golden brown and drain on paper towels. Season to taste with salt. Serve with spicy tomato sauce on the side.

SPICY PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, salt, ginger, thyme, and black pepper. Rub spice mix into pork tenderloins. Place meat in a baking dish, cover, and refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Brush oil onto grill grate, and arrange meat on grill. Cook for 30 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning to cook evenly.

ALLIGATOR CHILI

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season the meat with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the granulated garlic. Once the oil shimmers, add the meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the juices have rendered and the meat has browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, minced garlic and jalapeño. Cook, stirring often, for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
• Add the pinto beans, tomato sauce, chicken stock, chili powder and cumin. Stir to combine. Bring the chili to a low boil, then cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally.
• When the meat is tender, season to taste with more salt, pepper and granulated garlic, if desired. Serve hot in bowls, with spaghetti or cornbread if you'd like.