Species Name:
Alligator mississippiensisSustainability Rating:
Grey – Unranked
What:
Farm Raised Alligator Meat
When:
Available Year-RoundWhere/How:
Where – USA
How – Farm Raised
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You can keep it simple with our ready-to-cook Cajun style tenders or nuggets, or you can work with the meat and create your own alligator magic! The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer services offers a great selection of cooking ideas for alligator.
Characteristics
Alligator is a mild, firm meat – and although many people say it “tastes like chicken” it really tastes more like catfish. Raised in a controlled freshwater environment means farmed alligator has a consistently clean flavor.
For Your Menu
You can keep it simple with our ready-to-cook Cajun style tenders or nuggets, or you can work with the meat and create your own alligator magic! The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer services offers a great selection of cooking ideas for alligator.For Your Waitstaff
Alligator meat is very healthy – a great source of protein and naturally very low in fat!
For Your Retail Display
Your customers may be surprised to learn you carry Alligator meat – let them know it’s a delicious, low fat protein option that’s responsibly raised right here in the USA!