Mardi Gras Gator Meat Balls

2 ¼ pounds potatoes, peeled and diced

5 ¼ pounds alligator meat

1 ½ pounds onions

2 bunches green onions

2 bunches fresh parsley

1 medium head garlic

½ bunch celery

1 quart oil for frying

2 eggs

3 tablespoons dried savory

2 ounces salt

1 tablespoon black pepper

2 ½ pounds cracker meal

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain. Put the alligator meat, onions, green onions, parsley, celery and potatoes through a meat grinder into a large bowl. Mix in the eggs, savory, salt and pepper until well blended. Shape into 1 ounce balls (golf ball sized) and roll in cracker meal.

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry meat balls until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.