Episode Five – The Butcher of Elmendorf and Gator Bites.

Saloon owner Joe Ball built an alligator pit behind his bar to boost business. Then women in his life began to disappear. Why are Joe Ball’s alligators so fat and happy?

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GATOR BITES INGREDIENTS:

1 lb alligator meat (or chicken) cut into 1 inch pieces

1 cup buttermilk

½ cup milk

1 egg

1 cup all-purpose flour

3 TB panko

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon pepper

⅛ teaspoon salt

1 cup vegetable oil divided (for cooking)

SWAMP SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

1 TB cajun seasoning

3 TB mayo

3 TB your preferred hot sauce

2 TB mustard

1 TB Worcestershire sauce

½ teaspoon minced garlic

¼ teaspoon black pepper

GATOR BITES INSTRUCTIONS:

- Combine the alligator meat (or chicken) and buttermilk,

- Stir to coat the alligator meat (or chicken) well.

- Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours for best results.

- Drain the meat.

- In a shallow bowl, beat the egg and stir in the milk.

- In a separate shallow bowl or dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, powdered sugar, salt, pepper, and paprika.

- Heat about a half of the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium high heat.

- In batches, dip the gator meat (or chicken) into the milk and egg mixture, then into the flour mixture. Cook a few minutes on each side until the gator pieces are browned and the meat is cooked through.

- Continue cooking until all pieces are cooked. Serve with swamp sauce.

SWAMP SAUCE INSTRUCTIONS:

- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

- Whisk to combine well.

- Can be refrigerated or served room temperature.

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Victims of Teen Dating Violence:

https://youth.gov/youth-topics/teen-dating-violence/resources

Victims of Intimate Partner Violence:

https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/professional-growth-and-wellness/ipv/resources/

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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA:

https://mmiwusa.org/resources/