Alligator or Crocodile Gumbo

2 lbs Alligator meat, cut in thin strips approx. 1"long x 1/4"thick
3/4 lb Butter (3 sticks)
1/2 cup Green onions, chopped
1/4 cup Parsley, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
4 stalks Celery, chopped
1/2 cup Red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup Green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 large.cans stewed tomatoes
2 lbs okra, stem and cook separately until tender
1 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt (to taste)

Saute onions, garlic, peppers and celery in butter until soft. Add other
ingredients, except okra, and simmer for 10 minutes in large covered iron
pot. Add okra to other ingredients + some of okra cooking liquid and cook
another 10 minutes. Add alligator meat and allow to cook over low heat
until tender (approximately 1 hour). If gravy is too thick, add a little
hot water. Serve over rice with hot buttered cornbread on the side.