Alligator And Andouille Sauce Piquante Recipe

• 5 lb Alligator meat Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil plus
• 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/4 lb Smoked andouille sausage diced
• 10 ounce Tomato sauce - (1 can)
• 1/3 c. Margarine
• 1/3 c. Dark roux
• 1/4 c. Chicken base
• 4 c. Minced Spanish onion
• 1 c. Minced bell pepper
• 1 c. Diced celery
• 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 2 Tbsp. Diced Jalapeno pepper
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 2 Tbsp. Minced garlic
• 3 c. Sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 quart Water
• 1/2 c. Minced green onion bottoms
• 1/2 c. Parsley minced
• 3 c. Rice cooked Mix of cornstarch and water for thickening optional

1. Rub both sides of alligator meat with Cajun seasoning and cut into 1-inch by 1-inch pcs.
2. If possible, allow to marinate overnight.
3. Brown alligator in extra virgin olive oil over high heat.
4. Remove from pot.
5. Saute/fry andouille in same oil for 5 min and remove from pot.
6. Pour tomato suace into pot with remaining oil.
7. Stir sauce over high heat till it is very brown, burned.
8. Keep stiring till a thick ball of paste forms.
9. Add in margarine, roux, chicken base, onions, bell pepper, celery, cayenne pepper, jalapeno peppers and sugar.
10. Saute/fry till onions are clear.
11. Return alligator and andouille to pot.
12. Add in garlic, mushrooms and 3 c. of water.
13. Bring to a boil and then reduce to medium heat.
14. Cook for 1 hour, adding water as needed.
15. Once alligator is tender, add in green onions and parsley.
16. Cornstarch mix may be added to thicken gravy.
17. Serve over warm cooked rice.
18. Comments: Chicken, squirrel, rabbit, turtle or possibly duck may be substituted for the alligator.
19. Regular smoked sausage may be substituted for the andouille.

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Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/alligator-and-andouille-sauce-piquante-63449 (may not work)