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Sweet and Sour Alligator
Thanks to April Barkilus for sharing this recipe.


~ 2 eggs
~ 1/4 cup + 2 tsps all-purpose flour
~ 2 tsps milk
~ 1 tsp salt
~ 1 1/2 lbs alligator tail meat
~ 4 cups vegetable oil
~ 1 cup pineapple juice
~ 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
~ 3 tsps cornstarch
~ 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
~ 1/3 cup cider vinegar
~ 1/3 cup light corn syrup
~ 1/2 tsp garlic salt
~ 1/4 tsp black pepper
~ 1 8-ounce can unsweetened pineapple chunks
~ 1 medium bell pepper, diced
~ 2 stalks celery, diced
~ 1/2 medium onion, diced
~ hot cooked rice

Combine eggs, flour, milk and salt; mix well. Add alligator cubes, stirring to coat.

In 2-quart deep fryer, heat oil to 350 degrees. Deep-fry alligator a few pieces at a time until golden brown. Drain well.

In a 4-quart saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, tomato sauce, vinegar, corn syrup, garlic salt and pepper. Stir well.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Stir in alligator chunks, pineapple, bell pepper, celery and onion. Cover and simmer ten minutes.

Serve over hot rice.

Enjoy!

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