Episode Five - The Butcher of Elmendorf and Gator Bites

Episode Five – The Butcher of Elmendorf and Gator Bites. Saloon owner Joe Ball built an alligator pit behind his bar to boost business. Then women in his life began to disappear. Why are Joe Ball’s alligators so fat and happy? Join other Forensic Filets Fanatics on Patreon: The $5 per month 'Midnight Snacks: level: you get 10% off all items at our merch store and exclusive access to new ‘Forensic Filets: Midnight Snacks’ 30-minute episode EACH WEEK! The $15 per month "Chef's Special" level: you get one FREE merch item bi-annually AND one FREE "Forensic Filets: Crime Scene Cookbook" which is published bi-annually as well as all the benefits of the "Midnight Snacks" level.Forensic Filets | The #1 True Crime Cooking Podcast | Patreon GATOR BITES INGREDIENTS:1 lb alligator meat (or chicken) cut into 1 inch pieces1 cup buttermilk½ cup milk1 egg1 cup all-purpose flour3 TB panko½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon pepper⅛ teaspoon salt1 cup vegetable oil divided (for cooking) SWAMP SAUCE INGREDIENTS:1 TB cajun seasoning3 TB mayo3 TB your preferred hot sauce2 TB mustard1 TB Worcestershire sauce½ teaspoon minced garlic¼ teaspoon black pepper GATOR BITES INSTRUCTIONS:- Combine the alligator meat (or chicken) and buttermilk,- Stir to coat the alligator meat (or chicken) well.- Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours for best results.- Drain the meat.- In a shallow bowl, beat the egg and stir in the milk.- In a separate shallow bowl or dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, powdered sugar, salt, pepper, and paprika.- Heat about a half of the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium high heat.- In batches, dip the gator meat (or chicken) into the milk and egg mixture, then into the flour mixture. Cook a few minutes on each side until the gator pieces are browned and the meat is cooked through.- Continue cooking until all pieces are cooked. Serve with swamp sauce. SWAMP SAUCE INSTRUCTIONS:- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.- Whisk to combine well.- Can be refrigerated or served room temperature. Visit our MERCH store:ForensicFiletsStore - Etsy Resource links for victims of violence:Victims of Teen Dating Violence:https://youth.gov/youth-topics/teen-dating-violence/resourcesVictims of Intimate Partner Violence:https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/professional-growth-and-wellness/ipv/resources/National Sexual Assault Hotline - Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network:RAINN | The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organizationFor Native Americans experiencing domestic violence and dating violence:https://strongheartshelpline.org/Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA:https://mmiwusa.org/resources/