[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

What does cooked alligator tail taste like? I'd be willing to give it a try.

[general_re]

Tastes like chicken.

Okay, no idea, but I wonder if it tastes like turtle, which in turn tastes like...chicken ;)

[glock rocks]

Most alligator comes from Louisiana. Alligator can be sold either wild, which is difficult to get commercially, or more commonly farm raised. The meat is used for a variety of different Creole dishes, and is popular throughout the country. Most alligator is processed in September.
 

Taste

Alligator is a light-colored meat that has a unique mild taste, that is neither chicken nor pork. Alligator meat is grown in water and has a fishy aftertaste.

Texture

To accurately describe the texture, it is a marinate between the chicken and halibut. It has the meatiness of halibut, and the tooth of chicken. Because it is a water mammal, alligator meat can have a watery texture, with a little fat and not a lot of sinew.

Best Methods of Cooking

Tail and Jaw- the largest pieces of meat in an alligator, can be cut into medallions and sautéed or grilled

Ribs- good for BBQ

Body and Leg- tougher cuts of meat, best for stews, casseroles and soups

Presentation include Alligator Jambalaya and Breaded Alligator Medallions with Caper Sauce

Worst Methods of Cooking

The meat should not be seared or served rare.

Degree of Doneness

Thoroughly cooked (like chicken).

Why Buy Alligator

Unavailable in most restaurants, alligator is more than a novelty, it is another example of a meat high in protein, low in calories, fat and cholesterol. Alligator meat is a good source of Omega-3 fatty acid, which is good against heart disease.
 

[Issaquahking]

Had Gator once and it was really good! If your really a good lil' freeper and we are in the south at the same time I'll turn ya on to some.

[alnick]

It's chewey. I expected it to be more flaky, like crabmeat. I didn't care for it.

[WFTR]

What does cooked alligator tail taste like? I'd be willing to give it a try.

Alligator tail generally has a pretty chewy texture. I've had some seafood that was similar, but there's no perfect comparison. I've only had it a few times, but it's always been spiced to the point that I really couldn't taste the meat. If you are ever in a restaurant in Houston or Louisiana, you might want to give it a try. It's popular in both places.

WFTR
Bill