The Grill and BBQ thread

[txbo]

A little disappointed in what Shrimp Dock had available. I did get some pork and gator sausage and packaged "filet of gator," which is frozen but looks like smaller chunks. I may have no choice but to brine, cajun season, and grill on skewers

That can still be tasty. I'd grill it slow on indirect heat.

 

[JCHateSteve]

Guess I'll be doing more ribs soon.

 

[volwindy]

Way cool!!

 

[hjeagle1vol]

Anyone ever had success with gator aside from frying it? Would like to include it in tailgate fair, but I'm not taking a fryer and oil.

Yes I was a part time cook at Gator Baby’s in FWB as a USAF side gig. To me the best way is shaved air thin. Put shavings in a container with Zesty Italian/your favorite marinade and refrigerate overnight shaking often. Grill top or skillet for maybe 2 minutes…pull it and put on a sub roll, garnish to your liking and enjoy the best Gator you’ll ever eat.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Way cool!!

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Without violating HIPAA rules, I can vouch that this is a remarkable family and business. Please support them! Their lunch food is crazy good, too.

 

[kiddiedoc]

That can still be tasty. I'd grill it slow on indirect heat.

Thanks. I'll bring the tailgate grill, brine tomorrow night, throw some cajun rub on, and hope everyone is drinking

 

[txbo]

Thanks. I'll bring the tailgate grill, brine tomorrow night, throw some cajun rub on, and hope everyone is drinking

It will be a hit. If you can find some boudin, bake the stuffing recipe. Serve gator rolls. Hotdog bun, boudin stuffing on the bottom, gator meat, bbq sauce.

 

[txbo]

Thanks. I'll bring the tailgate grill, brine tomorrow night, throw some cajun rub on, and hope everyone is drinking

Baste often with garlic butter.

 

[Boca Vol]

Game Day short rib plate! This will not taste like chicken.

 

[WestTennesseeVol]

Committed the cardinal sin of smoking and didn’t give myself 2-3 hours extra for the cook and tried to time it exactly for supper.

 

[Boca Vol]

Committed the cardinal sin of smoking and didn’t give myself 2-3 hours extra for the cook and tried to time it exactly for supper.

What were you smoking? A butt?

 

[zhangliao04]

Without violating HIPAA rules, I can vouch that this is a remarkable family and business. Please support them! Their lunch food is crazy good, too.

Second-ed. Really good cheese products. Glad to hear about them being a great family, too.

 

[zhangliao04]

Guess I'll be doing more ribs soon.
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Where is this?

 

[kiddiedoc]

I brined the gator, and it turned out great. Think: cross between chicken and calamari
The white sauce really worked well.

 

[WestTennesseeVol]

What were you smoking? A butt?

Yup. The last one worked out to where it was ready in time for supper but I pushed my luck and yesterday it wasn’t done till 8 (not counting resting time.)

 

[JCHateSteve]

Where is this?

Price Less.

 

[zhangliao04]

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I brined the gator, and it turned out great. Think: cross between chicken and calamari
The white sauce really worked well.

Had fried gator many moons ago. Tasted really good.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Had fried gator many moons ago. Tasted really good.

The sausage was also gator (and pork), from Shrimp Dock. It had some heat

 

[txbo]

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I brined the gator, and it turned out great. Think: cross between chicken and calamari
The white sauce really worked well.

Looks great.

if you ever get a chance to smoke gator, it will shred more like pulled pork.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Looks great.

if you ever get a chance to smoke gator, it will shred more like pulled pork.

Yeah I am going to order a larger cut or a whole one next time. The packages were smaller chunks. Was delicious though!

 

[zhangliao04]

The sausage was also gator (and pork), from Shrimp Dock. It had some heat

Shrimp dock had ground gator?

Love Shrimp Dock. Best shrimp po’boys in town. The one in Maryville/Alcoa has a shaker with their spicy rub in it. I typically put some of that on my po’boy when I go.

 

[txbo]

Yeah I am going to order a larger cut or a whole one next time. The packages were smaller chunks. Was delicious though!

Here's where I get mine. Also if you like froglegs, they are an excellent source. I've found the 10-15 lb gator to be the sweet spot for a good smoke.

Alligator Meat For Sale | Louisiana Crawfish Company

 

[Boca Vol]

Yup. The last one worked out to where it was ready in time for supper but I pushed my luck and yesterday it wasn’t done till 8 (not counting resting time.)

Murphy's Law! When you "need" it finished it takes its sweet time. Wrap it, crank up the heat, and pray.

 

[UnkieVol]

Gathering with some family/friends later. I did a 5-lb bologna and a queso on the Oklahoma Joe. 2 hours at 250 with hickory. The bologna is good…but the queso is the best thing I’ve ever made.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Gathering with some family/friends later. I did a 5-lb bologna and a queso on the Oklahoma Joe. 2 hours at 250 with hickory. The bologna is good…but the queso is the best thing I’ve ever made.

Yep, Imma need that queso recipe