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Boudin

Boudin

Boudin is one of the most famous Cajun recipes. This excellent version has no liver to overpower the other ingredients.

Ingredients

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2 pounds lean pork, minced 2 onions, chopped 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped 1 green or red bell pepper 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon ground white pepper 2 bay leaves 2 cups water (approximately) 3 cups rice, cooked 20-inch long sausage casings

Instructions

  1. Put pork into a pot along with the onions, bell pepper, parsley, garlic and seasonings. Add just enough water to meet the level of the ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the cooked rice. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
  3. Tie the 4 sausage casings at one end and stuff them with the mixture. Twist each 20-inch length into three equal lengths. Tie open end.
  4. The boudin can be heated covered in a little water, grilled or pan fried in a little butter.