CHEF DONALD LINK'S BOUDIN, THE ACADIAN STAPLE
Found this in the Times-Picayune archives. They wrote, " Chef Donald Link says boudin, the rice-and-pork Acadian staple that is at once side dish, snack, breakfast, lunch, dinner and beer accompaniment, is his favorite thing in the world to eat. He's been perfecting this recipe for "the king of Cajun food" for years, and it's in "Real Cajun: Rustic Home Cooking from Donald Link's Louisiana."" Note: To eat fresh, hot, poached boudin, bite into the link and use your teeth and fingers to pull the meat gently out of its soft casing. (The casings are eaten only when the boudin is grilled or smoked, and they become crisp.)
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Categories Pork
Time 2h45m
Yield 4 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine pork, liver, vegetables and seasonings in a bowl. Cover, refrigerate and marinate for 1 hour or overnight. Place mixture in a large pot and cover the meat with water (by 1 to 2 inches). Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- Remove pot from the heat and strain, reserving the liquid. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then put the solids through a meat grinder set on coarse grind. (Or chop with a knife.).
- Place the meat in a large bowl. With a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, mix in rice, parsley, scallions and the reserved cooking liquid. Stir vigorously for 5 minutes. (Mixture will look very wet, and it's spicy. After poaching, the rice absorbs the moisture and much of the spice.).
- At this point, you can feed the sausage into the casings. Poach the links gently in hot (not bubbling) water for about 10 minutes, then serve. Alternatively, use the mixture as stuffing for chicken, or roll it into boudin balls, dredge in bread crumbs, and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- *Curing salt contains sugar, nitrates and agents that help preserve the meat. Regular salt cannot be substituted.
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Adrian Williams
[email protected]This boudin is a must-try for any Cajun food lover. It's the perfect combination of spicy and savory.
Kimberly Walters
[email protected]This boudin is a great gift idea. I love giving it to friends and family for Christmas and birthdays.
Sheikh Rasel Clam
[email protected]This boudin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the fun shape and the delicious flavor.
Primo Hernandez
[email protected]This boudin is a great make-ahead meal. I love being able to pop it in the oven when I'm short on time.
Setou Baby
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this boudin recipe. It's the perfect addition to my Cajun cookbook.
Lori Bailey
[email protected]This boudin is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's also a great way to introduce people to Cajun cuisine.
Rakib Uddin
[email protected]I love this boudin recipe. It's so versatile. I've used it to make boudin balls, boudin burgers, and even boudin pizza.
Gabriella Tadikanwa
[email protected]This boudin is the perfect party food. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit with guests.
Asanda Ngcobo
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this boudin recipe. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I'll definitely be making it again soon.
Talha Ejaz
[email protected]This boudin is a must-try! It's the perfect combination of spicy and savory. I love serving it with rice and gravy.
Donnie Parrish
[email protected]Wow! This boudin is incredible! It's so flavorful and juicy. I love the crispy casing and the soft, fluffy filling.
Alfreudo Wanjiru
[email protected]This boudin is the best I've ever had! The flavors are so complex and the texture is perfect. I can't wait to make it again.
Tasnim Reza RAISA
[email protected]This boudin is a game-changer! I used to think I didn't like boudin, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and juicy. I'm definitely a fan now.
Mintolics
[email protected]I've never had boudin before, but this recipe made me a fan! It's so tasty and versatile. I can't wait to try it in different dishes.
CH FAZAN
[email protected]This boudin is delicious! I love the crispy casing and the flavorful filling. It's the perfect comfort food.
Alimola705 Hassan
[email protected]I made this boudin for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.
Terrence Kinard
[email protected]This boudin is so good! It's the perfect combination of spicy and savory. I love serving it with rice and gravy.
Hope Kamii
[email protected]This was my first time making boudin, and it turned out great! I was a little intimidated at first, but the recipe was really easy to follow. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bayjied Hasan
[email protected]I've been making boudin for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the results are always perfect.
Zoey Cruz
[email protected]This boudin recipe is amazing! The flavors are so rich and well-balanced. I especially love the addition of the Cajun spices. It really takes the dish to the next level.