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Alligator Sauce Piquant2 pounds alligator meat, cubed, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 cups chopped onions, 1/4 teaspoon basil, 1/3 cup cooking oil, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper, 6-ounce can sliced mushrooms, 1/4 cup chopped shallots, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 16 ounces can tomato sauce, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 16 ounces can tomatoes, Salt and pepper to taste and 1/4 teaspoon oreganoOptional: Alligator may be marinated in wine 1 hour before adding sauce. Sauté onions in oil until a golden brown, stirring often. Add bell pepper and celery and sauté until tender. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, basil and bay leaf. simmer for 10 minutes, then add mushrooms and drained alligator meat. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Add shallots and parsley and cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Serve over rice.
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