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Many years ago, during a high school trip to Florida, my classmates and I tried alligator meat at a restaurant. Being from a small town in the midwest this was quite an exotic experience for us! Since it has been nearly 20 years since that school trip I decided it was time to try alligator again. I ordered this “Tail Gator” package from Gatorama – one of the original roadside attractions located Palmdale, FL. As you can tell by their name Gatorama is all about alligators – they offer tours, shows, souvenirs and fresh farm-raised alligator meat. The $99 package included 7 1/2 lbs of alligator tail meat, Everglades all purpose seasoning, “Swamp Mustard” for dipping and a package of alligator jerky. To cook the meat we first covered it with all purpose seasoning, then baked it in the oven and dipped it in the “swamp mustard”. I liked the meat without dip but my husband loved the dip! The meat was great – moist and tasty with a mild flavor. It’s hard to describe the flavor of the meat because one bite would remind of chicken, the next fish, the next like nothing I’ve ever had (or can remember anyway). Overall we were very pleased with the meat and I’m looking forward to having it again – maybe this time during another trip to Florida!
By the way, the alligator jerky in this basket was outstanding! My entire family loves jerky and it’s too bad we only received one piece because the four of us fought over it. I’ve added alligator jerky to my “must order again” list!