Alligator Sausages

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds ground alligator
 * 2 1/2 pounds ground pork and pork fat
 * 1/4 cup sliced scallions
 * 1 medium onion
 * 1/2 stalk celery
 * 1 red pepper
 * 6 garlic cloves
 * 1/4 cup broad-leaf parsley
 * 1/4 cup fresh sage
 * 1/4 cup fresh basil
 * salt and pepper
 * spicy sauce to taste
 * 15 feet casing for stuffing

Directions

 * 1) Slice the scallions thinly. Roughly chop the onion, celery, and red pepper.
 * 2) Combine all the ingredients with the alligator, pork, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl. Add one cup of ice cold water to the mixture and knead the ingredients using both hands for 10-15 minutes, or until the pork fat is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
 * 3) Finely dice the garlic. Chop the parsley, sage, and basil.
 * 4) To check the seasonings, cook a small quantity in a frying pan, taste, and correct for salt, pepper, and spice as necessary.
 * 5) Stuff the sausage casing and tie off in links of approx. 6 inches long.
 * 6) To cook, boil for 3-5 minutes and then grill or bake until golden brown, approx. 10-12 minutes at 350F.