When it comes to Cajun cooking, there ain't many folks more legendary than Bruce the Alligator Man. We spent the day swapping stories, stirring pots, and putting together a big ol' catfish courtbouillon from scratch. Fresh catfish, rich gravy, plenty of seasoning, and good company around the pot — that's what Louisiana is all about. Y'all come along and see how we cooked up this Cajun classic with one of the most colorful characters in the swamp. Who's ready for a bowl of catfish courtbouillon?

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