Whole Smoked Alligator with Cajun Glaze – JoyOuce

Ingredients

• 30 lb whole dressed alligator (ensure it's been professionally cleaned and butchered)
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper (adjust for desired spice level)
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1 orange, halved
• 1 yellow onion, quartered
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 gallon water
• Pecan wood chips
• Cooking twine (optional)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp black pepper