Exotic Meat Recipes

Explore these smokin’ hot exotic meat recipes!

Grill Girl has outdone herself with this compilation of exotic meat recipes! Whether you’re in the mood for something adventurous or just want to impress your friends at your next BBQ, these recipes are sure to please. From venison to alligator, there’s something here for everyone. So fire up the grill and get ready to taste the wild side of barbecue!

Rosemary Lemon Grilled Boneless Leg of Lamb Roast

Rosemary Lemon Grilled Boneless Leg of Lamb Roast

Many people want to make a grilled Boneless Leg of Lamb Roast for Easter, but I'm here to tell you that lamb, when cooked correctly, is so delicious you will want to have it year round! If you're looking for a dish that's both elegant and easy to prepare, look no...

Rosemary Lemon Grilled Quail

Rosemary Lemon Grilled Quail

This rosemary lemon grilled quail recipe is perfect for date night, the holidays or as an alternative to grilled chicken.

The Complete Guide to Whole Smoked Alligator

The Complete Guide to Whole Smoked Alligator

This complete guide to making a whole smoked alligator gives tips for brining and smoking gator to keep it moist. Smoked Gator is awesome served family style for gator tacos served as part of a taco-bar spread.

Smoked Alligator Tacos

Smoked Alligator Tacos

Chances are, if you've ever gotten the chance to experience alligator, it was most likely fried. However, the best way to experience Alligator is smoked alligator. If you look at my previous post on How to Smoke A Whole Alligator, you'll see the end result is tender,...

Rosemary Rubbed Smoked Venison

Rosemary Rubbed Smoked Venison

I originally developed this recipe for my cookbook, Healthy Electric Smoker. I've made this available on Grillgirl.com so you can see how smoky flavor enhanced the flavor of Venison. If you are looking for innovative ideas to up your game in outdoor cooking, I highly...

Whole Smoked Alligator Recipe

Whole Smoked Alligator Recipe

After having lived in Florida for over 13 years, it is about time we have a smoked alligator recipe on this site! And while I have cooked a decent amount of alligator, I have yet to put a gator recipe on this site, even after my husband Scott had a successful gator...

Lionfish Ceviche (“Eat ‘Em to Beat ‘Em”)

Lionfish Ceviche (“Eat ‘Em to Beat ‘Em”)

This Lionfish Ceviche is a great and unique appetizer or side dish that is light and refreshing, but also full of flavor! If you can't find Lionfish or don't like Lionfish, any Florida whitefish can be substituted for this recipe. I like my Ceviche with a little kick...

Bacon, Blue Cheese and BBQ Bison Burgers

Bacon, Blue Cheese and BBQ Bison Burgers

Everyone thinks of burgers for the Fourth of July, but not necessarily bison burgers on this iconic national holiday. If you’ve never had bison, you are truly missing out because it is a leaner, nutrient-dense alternative to ground beef that is tasty AND good for you....

Lamb Kofta Kebabs

Lamb Kofta Kebabs

You all know I'm a big fan of meat on a stick. In fact, my friend John Dawson from PatioDaddio calls me "The Satay Queen". Lamb Kofta Kebabs are a really fun and easy alternative burgers or sliders because the ground lamb is combined with flavorful ingredients like...

Goat Sliders With Wine Reduction and Blue Cheese Sauce

Goat Sliders With Wine Reduction and Blue Cheese Sauce

Eric Chester is a good friend and my teammate on the Too Sauced To Pork Team where I compete at Memphis In May. I asked him for this Goat Sliders recipe a while back as he entered it into the "exotic" category and voila- here is it for your reading/eating pleasure....

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