Last year, he made an alligator dinner that was a nose-to-tail approach. This year he is experimenting with the meat in classic or favorite dishes.

If you haven't heard of alligator meat, well, now you have, and it's actually easy to buy. But before you use it, there are some things you should know.

If you're starting to feel a bit of taste fatigue with your favorite dishes, it might be time to venture out of your comfort zone and try something new, and alligator meat might be the perfect thing ...

A Utah man with a love of barbecuing said alligator has become his new favorite meat, calling it "the turkey of the swamp." He explained why he loves grilling this food.