Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail Segmented by City Smoked Meats Are Called So Because They View Alligators, Birds and Wildlife
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Q: How do I cook it? A: There are several methods of cooking boudin. Method One Put the links in a pot of boiling water for Revving up for Boudin! about five minutes. The best way to enjoy this meat and rice treat is to fill a vehicle with gas, get some napkins Method Two and follow your nose to mom & pop meat Heat them on a barbecue pit to add a smoked flavor and a crispy casing. markets and grocery stores on the Boudin Trail throughout Southwest Louisiana. Method Three Steam the links in a rice cooker or slow cooker until heated through. Method Four The Missing Boudin Link? Microwave the links. Boudin could be called the spiced-hybrid Method Five cousin of beef or pork sausage. It’s a food item BOUDIN TYPES! Heat the boudin in a 300 degree oven. that melds the best from Cajun, German and This will also result in a crispy casing. Creole culinary traditions and traces its history Boudin blanc—light colored boudin back to Canada by way of France. Q: Is it raw? A: Locally sold boudin is pre-cooked Crawfish boudin—made with cooked crawfish tails and rice and should just be heated through. Anytime of the day! Matters not. Shrimp boudin—made with cooked shrimp and rice Explore our culinary heritage at Boudin– www.visitlakecharles.org/boudintrail Considered a staple snack in the southern regions of the Bayou State, boudin is made Alligator boudin—made with cooked alligator meat and rice of varying amounts of pork meat, liver, rice, onions, parsley and dry seasonings like salt, Hot boudin—extra spicy boudin, make sure you buy a cold drink In addition to red pepper, black pepper and garlic powder. Mild boudin—spices are pleasant and won’t leave a burn, no cold drink needed the Boudin Trail, Bought by the pound, boudin is Southwest Louisiana’s favorite finger food. It’s perfect for Smoked boudin—boudin links that have been stuffed and then placed in a smokehouse to infuse with flavor explore the Creole breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anytime in between. Nature Trail while Creole Nature Trail All-American Road you're in town! Smoked Meats Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail Segmented by City Smoked meats are called so because they View alligators, birds and wildlife. Also, enjoy 26 miles of natural Gulf beaches - great for shelling & picnicking. spend time in the fire box with some oak, SULPHUR The trail features four wildlife refuges with walkways, hickory or pecan wood and are packed full of nature drives and boardwalks to explore, plus flavor. Traditionally prepared in Southwest VINTON numerous recreational areas to fish & crab. Louisiana’s cast-iron pots, smoked meats include sausage, turkey legs, wings, tasso IOWA Before you head out on the trail, stop by Creole and even boudin. Most boudin shops have a Nature Trail Adventure Point (located at 2740 Ruth St., smokehouse in the back where they prepare WESTLAKE & MOSS BLUFF Sulphur, LA) to learn about all the unique and exciting these meats. offerings along the trail. This free, fun attraction LAKE CHARLES immerses you in nature and Louisiana's unique culture through imaginative and hands-on displays. For more CAMERON PARISH information, go to www.AdventurePoint.info or call 337-502-4358. Download the free Creole Nature Trail 12/2018 tour app by searching “Creole” in your app store. www.visitlakecharles.org/boudintrail www.VisitLakeCharles.org for a “link,” and you’ll be okay. be you’ll and “link,” a for If this seems too intimidating, just ask ask just intimidating, too seems this If pronunciation is “boodan” or “boodeh.” “boodeh.” or “boodan” is pronunciation to pronounce it “boodin”, but the proper proper the but “boodin”, it pronounce to From the spelling, it may seem correct correct seem may it spelling, the From one for non-natives. for one A: This can be a tricky tricky a be can This A: producer to producer. to producer Q: How do I pronounce it? pronounce I do How Q: recipes and ingredients from from ingredients and recipes Louisiana product with varying varying with product Louisiana ] [boo-da N A: Because it’s an authentic authentic an it’s Because A: bou·din bou·din good? Q: Why is boudin so so boudin is Why Q: has SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA SOUTHWEST . cheese has Wisconsin . pizza has York New . wine has Valley Napa 12/2018 Q: How do I cook it? A: There are several methods of cooking boudin. Method One Put the links in a pot of boiling water for Revving up for Boudin! about five minutes. The best way to enjoy this meat and rice treat is to fill a vehicle with gas, get some napkins Method Two and follow your nose to mom & pop meat Heat them on a barbecue pit to add a smoked flavor and a crispy casing. markets and grocery stores on the Boudin Trail throughout Southwest Louisiana. Method Three Steam the links in a rice cooker or slow cooker until heated through. Method Four The Missing Boudin Link? Microwave the links. Boudin could be called the spiced-hybrid Method Five cousin of beef or pork sausage. It’s a food item BOUDIN TYPES! Heat the boudin in a 300 degree oven. that melds the best from Cajun, German and This will also result in a crispy casing. Creole culinary traditions and traces its history Boudin blanc—light colored boudin back to Canada by way of France. Q: Is it raw? A: Locally sold boudin is pre-cooked Crawfish boudin—made with cooked crawfish tails and rice and should just be heated through. Anytime of the day! Matters not. Shrimp boudin—made with cooked shrimp and rice Explore our culinary heritage at Boudin– www.visitlakecharles.org/boudintrail Considered a staple snack in the southern regions of the Bayou State, boudin is made Alligator boudin—made with cooked alligator meat and rice of varying amounts of pork meat, liver, rice, onions, parsley and dry seasonings like salt, Hot boudin—extra spicy boudin, make sure you buy a cold drink In addition to red pepper, black pepper and garlic powder. Mild boudin—spices are pleasant and won’t leave a burn, no cold drink needed the Boudin Trail, Bought by the pound, boudin is Southwest Louisiana’s favorite finger food. It’s perfect for Smoked boudin—boudin links that have been stuffed and then placed in a smokehouse to infuse with flavor explore the Creole breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anytime in between. Nature Trail while Creole Nature Trail All-American Road you're in town! Smoked Meats Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail Segmented by City Smoked meats are called so because they View alligators, birds and wildlife. Also, enjoy 26 miles of natural Gulf beaches - great for shelling & picnicking. spend time in the fire box with some oak, SULPHUR The trail features four wildlife refuges with walkways, hickory or pecan wood and are packed full of nature drives and boardwalks to explore, plus flavor. Traditionally prepared in Southwest VINTON numerous recreational areas to fish & crab. Louisiana’s cast-iron pots, smoked meats include sausage, turkey legs, wings, tasso IOWA Before you head out on the trail, stop by Creole and even boudin. Most boudin shops have a Nature Trail Adventure Point (located at 2740 Ruth St., smokehouse in the back where they prepare WESTLAKE & MOSS BLUFF Sulphur, LA) to learn about all the unique and exciting these meats. offerings along the trail. This free, fun attraction LAKE CHARLES immerses you in nature and Louisiana's unique culture through imaginative and hands-on displays. For more CAMERON PARISH information, go to www.AdventurePoint.info or call 337-502-4358. Download the free Creole Nature Trail tour app by searching “Creole” in your app store. www.visitlakecharles.org/boudintrail www.VisitLakeCharles.org for a “link,” and you’ll be okay. be you’ll and “link,” a for If this seems too intimidating, just ask ask just intimidating, too seems this If pronunciation is “boodan” or “boodeh.” “boodeh.” or “boodan” is pronunciation to pronounce it “boodin”, but the proper proper the but “boodin”, it pronounce to From the spelling, it may seem correct correct seem may it spelling, the From one for non-natives. for one A: This can be a tricky tricky a be can This A: producer to producer. to producer Q: How do I pronounce it? pronounce I do How Q: recipes and ingredients from from ingredients and recipes Louisiana product with varying varying with product Louisiana ] [boo-da N A: Because it’s an authentic authentic an it’s Because A: bou·din bou·din good? Q: Why is boudin so so boudin is Why Q: has SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA SOUTHWEST . cheese has Wisconsin . pizza has York New . wine has Valley Napa ICONS DENOTE KEY INFORMATION ALONG THE TRAIL You Be The Guide! BOUDIN STOP RESTAURANT/DELI MEAT MARKET SHIPPING AVAILABLE Enjoy boudin off the beaten path where the locals eat! Take a look at the descriptions of the boudin AT THIS LOCATION AREA ATTRACTION GROCERY STORE CONVENIENCE STORE stops and create your own route along the trail, taking in some of the attractions along the way. n cy IOWA SULPHUR VINTON ❸ Hollier’s Cajun Kitchen ❶ A ❶ 1709 Ruth St. (I-10 Exit 20), (337) 527-0061, Family style restaurant. Large variety of food, steaks, seafood, gumbo, boudin, BURTON ST. OLD SPANISH TRAIL sausage, burgers, poboys. Deer processing available. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Hollier’s Cajun Kitchen ❻ ❼ ❸ ❹ ❶ A ❹ LeBleu’s Landing and Sausage Link Specialty Meats PEARL ST.