Recipes — How to cook alligator meat

With the foodie trend in full force, many people are trying exotic meats, including alligator. Certain states are well known for cooking alligator, including Texas, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Florida, often as a staple to Creole cooking. But you don’t have to leave home to give it a try! Cheekily called the “chicken of the swamp,” alligator lives up to that reputation. You might be hesitant, and understandably so. But it helps a bit to know what to expect from different parts of the gator. Just like other meats, some portions have a slightly different flavor profile depending on the...