Barbecue Gator?

[OldandStillaVol]

I'm hosting a small end of the year party for about 20 people and having it catered by a local bbq place. In addition to the usual pork, chicken, ribs, brisket, they offer gator. I like the symbolism of that but its about double the price per pound compared to pork or chicken and more expensive than ribs or brisket.

Has anyone tried barbecue gator and if so, how is it?

Other barbecue comments/stories/pictures welcome.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

Ive have fried gator a few times but not bbq'd. It was pretty good and id recommend trying it if it isn't that much more expensive. It would be worth it for the story and the company would probably enjoy having something different to try.

 

[OldandStillaVol]

Ive have fried gator a few times but not bbq'd. It was pretty good and id recommend trying it if it isn't that much more expensive. It would be worth it for the story and the company would probably enjoy having something different to try.

Thanks. its priced at 23.00/lb - their most expensive item. Just want to make sure its not nasty, like some gator fans.

 

[gordonr24]

I've had gator chili. T'was good.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

Thanks. its priced at 23.00/lb - their most expensive item. Just want to make sure its not nasty, like some gator fans.

We had a discussion in a thread on here before where other people had tried fried gator too and we all agreed with each other that it really truly does taste like chicken but just a tad chewier. Again i don't know how it would be bbq'd but i wouldn't think it would be that much different. For a one time experience i would do it if you're not strapped for the cash.

 

[kiddiedoc]

When fixed correctly, it's really good fried. I've tried grilling it a couple of times and it was tough and chewy.

 

[Coug]

Can you not try a sample from the bbq place before you order it?

 

[OldandStillaVol]

Can you not try a sample from the bbq place before you order it?

Yeah, I can do that.

 

[orangebloodgmc]

It's OK, really does taste like chicken, only tougher and chewier. You should try it some day ... but at 23 a lb. I would laugh at them and buy some ham instead.

 

[Dave1967]

Gator is very good and to me it does taste like chicken. The gator i had was fried in cutlets.

 

[Slydell]

Yeah, I can do that.

I would advise this. Every time I've had it, as others have posted, it's been a little tough and a bit hard to chew. I've had some cooked up by Cajuns and it's still the same to me.

 

[kiddiedoc]

I would advise this. Every time I've had it, as others have posted, it's been a little tough and a bit hard to chew. I've had some cooked up by Cajuns and it's still the same to me.

When I cooked it for the Florida game, I cut it into small pieces, tenderized it with a mallet, and marinated it overnight before breading and frying. It was not tough at all, and I don't think it tastes a thing like chicken. I'd say more like firmer catfish.

 

[Slydell]

When I cooked it for the Florida game, I cut it into small pieces, tenderized it with a mallet, and marinated it overnight before being and frying. It was not tough at all, and I don't think it tastes a thing like chicken. I'd say more like firmer catfish.

I think that is the route to go. Smaller portions.

 

[kiddiedoc]

I think that is the route to go. Smaller portions.

Yep. Thin bite sized app with ghost pepper remoulade was a hit 'round heyah.

 

[YankeeVol]

It's pretty good. Tastes a lot like chicken