MDB Thanks I seen a post that had mentioned smoking after it was made.After searching 21 pages I posted the Question.Guess I will tell the wife to freeze it.Boudin is cooked before its assembled, so no it doesn't have to be smoked. It's made by simmering pork, liver, onions and peppers until the pork is tender. The residual broth is then used to cook rice. The meat is finely chopped, then mixed with the rice and more broth is added until the desired consistency is reached. Then it's stuffed. I suppose it could be reheated on the smoker, much like a hot dog or pre cooked bratwurst. You'd want to get it to 165°.
Most places here in Louisiana that keep boudin ready to eat actually keep it in a big crock pot with a little water. Some places wrap individual links in foil and some use a rack to keep the links above the water. The moisture also keeps the casing from shrinking like a dry heat will do.Would steaming them in a tamale pot work? I burned out on tamales but still have the pot...
So how do you know when they're heated enough? I'm curious because I'm making some today for the first time. There may be a new post w/pics later today...[emoji]9786[/emoji]Most places here in Louisiana that keep boudin ready to eat actually keep it in a big crock pot with a little water. Some places wrap individual links in foil and some use a rack to keep the links above the water. The moisture also keeps the casing from shrinking like a dry heat will do.
Its all already cooked. you are only warming it up and throwing maybe a little crisp on the casing. Its why I call it a Cajun burrito, you can grab one in the morning and stick it in your shirt pocket and eat it at lunch. Most of the places I have been have either a roaster (fair), or an electric skillet (Butcher shop), or like William said, a crock pot (in a bar).So how do you know when they're heated enough? I'm curious because I'm making some today for the first time. There may be a new post w/pics later today...[emoji]9786[/emoji]
Foam has you coveredSo how do you know when they're heated enough? I'm curious because I'm making some today for the first time. There may be a new post w/pics later today...[emoji]9786[/emoji]
Kevin thanks I was out all day
Its all already cooked. you are only warming it up and throwing maybe a little crisp on the casing. Its why I call it a Cajun burrito, you can grab one in the morning and stick it in your shirt pocket and eat it at lunch. Most of the places I have been have either a roaster (fair), or an electric skillet (Butcher shop), or like William said, a crock pot (in a bar).
Long ago in a far off land called college, all the convenience stores in Lafayette had 'em in their walk-ins and it was microwave food. Grab a 6 pack of beer, nuke some boudin and you were ready for a road trip, head home, a ball game, concert in the park. Its just the most versatile food. I didn't post it but thinking I'll now make some more, I made some crawfish boudin. I know its nothing new but I made crawfish ettouffee boudin and that is special! ZOMG! I met new kinfolks that were callin in wanting to come visit....LOL
Its all cooked except for the casing, and its dried if you smoke it. Its like a hot dog, you don't really have to heat it, but its better that way.
You can get a better blown up picture here, (19 of 28): http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/163538/boudin-ala-foamheart (I didn't realize you couldn't expand on a reprint., sorry)
Can ya see that crisped casing? Its not burnt, its brown and delightfully tastee! It crackles when you bit. Its just the right thang. Like taking your hat off inside, or bowing your head for a prayer, or putting your hand on your heart or saluting during the national anthem, its just supposed to be that way. Its not always done, nor done to perfection, but it always makes a difference.
And I don't doubt that. The Acadiana region no doubt has the best Boudin anywhere. I used to always get mine at a Stop & Go on E. University near Congress in Lafayette. Plate a Boudin & a six pack of beer and head to Girard Park.
Best Boudin made is at The Best Stop store right off I-10 in Scott, Louisiana. Fantastic!!!
+1 I been eating their boudin for years, it's awesome.
Best Boudin made is at The Best Stop store right off I-10 in Scott, Louisiana. Fantastic!!!