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Unusual Recipes

Unusual Recipes

Looking for something unusual for dinner? Take a walk on the wild side with cicadas, raccoon, armadillo, alligator, muskrat or rattlesnake. Lots of "interesting" recipes to choose from



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recipe for alligator appetizer

Alligator Appetizer

Made with alligator meat, onions, green onions, celery, green bell peppers, garlic, fresh basil, fresh thyme, oregano, bay leaf


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for asian cicadas

Asian Cicadas

Made with lettuce, egg, cornstarch, sugar, soft shell cicadas, peanuts, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, chili paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for alligator sauce piquante

Alligator Sauce Piquante

Made with Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, vegetable oil, celery, garlic, bell pepper, stewed tomatoes, tomatoes and chili pepper, bay leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for fred's muskrat

Fred's Muskrat

Made with tomato soup, black pepper, salt, muskrats, bacon, celery, onions, oleo, cayenne pepper


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for alligator tail steak

Alligator Tail Steak

Made with lard or butter, salt and pepper, alligator tail meat, flour, paprika, eggs, lemon, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for jim's best pickled pigs feet

Jim's Best Pickled Pigs Feet

Made with cider vinegar, white vinegar, salt, pigs feet, onions, garlic, peppercorns, whole cloves, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chitterlings

Chitterlings

Made with black pepper, salt, crushed and dried red peppers, chitterlings, onions, celery, garlic, potato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kangaroo tail soup

Kangaroo Tail Soup

Made with flour, water, butter, salt, kangaroo tail, beef, carrots, onions, herbs, pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for grilled cajun style gator tail

Grilled Cajun Style Gator Tail

Made with thyme, alligator tail, lemon, paprika, garlic powder, salt, white pepper, oregano, black pepper

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for smothered alligator

Smothered Alligator

Made with parsley, salt and pepper, alligator meat, celery, oil, shallots, onion, bay leaf, bell pepper, basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for stewed alligator in creole sauce

Stewed Alligator In Creole Sauce

Made with garlic, tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh oregano, fresh thyme, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for penne with cicada meat sauce

Penne With Cicada Meat Sauce

Made with black pepper, salt, oregano, pasta, ground beef or turkey, cicadas, tomato paste, tomatoes, onion, garlic

Method:   stovetop, electric skillet/wok
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for alligator sauce piquant

Alligator Sauce Piquant

Made with tomato sauce, alligator meat, oil, flour, whole tomatoes, mushrooms, water, celery, green onions, bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pickled pig feet

Pickled Pig Feet

Made with cayenne pepper, split pig feet, pickle juice, brown sugar, cider vinegar, ground cloves, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for alligator sausage and crawfish casserole

Alligator Sausage And Crawfish Casserole

Made with garlic, alligator sausage, crawfish tails, smoked sausage, long-grain rice, tomatoes with chilies, onion soup, beef consomme, green onions, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fried alligator

Fried Alligator

Made with shortening, flour, alligator, white vinegar or lemon juice, salt, red pepper, corn meal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for menudo sabroso

Menudo Sabroso

Made with dried parsley, tripe, onions, black pepper, ground red chili powder, hominy, lime, beef knuckles, garlic, baking soda

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pan-fried rattlesnake

Pan-Fried Rattlesnake

Rattlesnake is a lean meat that... yep, tastes like chicken. This pan-fried version provides a nice texture and your favorite dipping sauces bring home the flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tripe creole

Tripe Creole

Made with salt and pepper, Creole seasoning, green bell pepper, fresh tripe, butter or margarine, onions, garlic, ham, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for italian croc meatballs

Italian Croc Meatballs

Made with bell pepper, parsley, green onions, onions, ground alligator meat, Italian bread crumbs, egg, salt, cayenne pepper, fresh mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for rattlesnake and beans

Rattlesnake And Beans

Made with tortilla chips, rattlesnake meat, ground beef, kidney or pinto beans, stewed tomatoes, diced jalapenos, red onion, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for deep-fried rattlesnake

Deep-Fried Rattlesnake

Made with pepper, rattlesnake, flour, cracker crumbs, cornmeal, milk, egg, garlic powder, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for calf's head

Calf's Head

Made with celery root, calf's head, onion, bay leaf, whole cloves, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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