Gator Legs!

[crclass]

Due to the southern influence and the fact that I had been watching alligators all week, I came up with the following recipe.
Chicken leg quarters
Creole seasoning
Buffalo sauce
BBQ sauce
Prepare the leg quarters for cooking by removing the fat and skin if you really want healthy. I leave the skin on. Place them in a large bowl to stir them. Generously sprinkle the creole seasoning over them so they are well coated. Mixing them in the bowl to cover all sides. Place in smoker for about 1 1/4 hours @ 275. I typically use mesquite for these. after about 1 1/4 hours I usually coat some with buffalo sauce and others with the BBQ sauce. Some I just leave plain. My wife who doesn't like hot really enjoyed all 3 flavors. I assumed since these were smoked and not deep fried they were healthier than buffalo wings. This is the way I cook, no exact amounts of anything. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.

 

[chilerelleno]

Now that isn't very nice.
I click in here expecting to see some good looking GatorQ and I find the OP has committed a fowl.

And not even any Qview of the birds... Dang'it boy!

It does sound good though.

 

[Rings Я Us]

Mock gator. Nice idea. Kids will love gator food lol

 

[oldsmokerdude]

Sounds really good. Not many gators up here in Indiana, but I may have to give these a try.

 

[SmokinAl]

Plenty of gator meat to be had down here.
So your recipe may be one to try with real gator tail!
Al

 

[banderson7474]

It's been hit or miss for me on gator meat. Sometimes it's good but usually chewy. As far as leg quarters, I really like them and they are cheap. Problem is the bride doesn't like dark meat or skin. I've been trying to break her of it but to no avail. OP - do you finish it off on the grill to crisp the skin up a little or is there even a need for it?

 

[GATOR240]

Whew! I was a little worried when I saw the title to this thread!

 

[MeatSkull]

I was looking forward to some big legs!

 

[gmc2003]

Definitely not what I was expecting. Bummer

Chris

 

[crclass]

Now you all know how I felt when visiting Custer State Park. Lot of Buffalo but not a wing to be seen!

 

[nanuk]

Now you all know how I felt when visiting Custer State Park. Lot of Buffalo but not a wing to be seen!

I know how you feel.... I have yet to see a chicken with any fingers...

the stuff they serve in restaurants, is boneless chicken toes!

 

[petehalsted]

I might have to make these for the Alabama-Florida game this year