Crocodile Burger

We purchased some crocodile meat from a butcher in Alice Springs with the idea of making a yummy croc burger. Taking into account the delicate flavour of the crocodile meat, I decided to baste it with a bit of honey, soy and ginger and serve it in a bun with simple salad and avocado.

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What does crocodile taste like?

People often ask, “what does crocodile taste like”? As I mentioned, the flavour is delicate. It is a little like a cross between chicken and fish. I think the texture of crocodile is more like fish than chicken; however, it is a little firmer than fish.

Why eat crocodile meat?

It is high in protein and low in fat and cholesterol. In fact, it has more protein than chicken breast and is chockablock full of ‘good’ fat Omega-3s.

Other crocodile facts!

Australia’s saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) was named a protected species in 1974, and commercial farming began in the late 1970s.
It is the largest living reptile. Males grow up to 6m (20ft).
There are 13 commercial croc farms in Australia.

Our camp kitchen

We cooked these scrumptious crocodile burgers while camped at Ross River Campground in the East MacDonnell Ranges.

Tasty Crocodile Burgers

Ingredients

500g crocodile tail meat
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 Tablespoon ginger, grated (or ½ tsp. powdered ginger)
2 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon soy sauce