Each area has something they are famous for. Down here in Cajun Country there are several; one of which being Boudin. Pronounced boodan, it is a staple for most Cajun families. Simply put, boudin is a type of sausage. One of the earliest recipies for boudin can be traced back to a French Fur Trapper by the name of Toussaint Charbonneau. He was contracted by Lewis and Clark and although he provided very little information to them, he did make sure their bellies were full!
There are MANY different types of boudin. Boudin Blanc, Crawfish boudin, Shrimp boudin, Alligator boudin, Hot boudin, Mild boudin, Smoked boudin just to name a few. We even have the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail. It gives you 29 different stops in Southwest Louisiana that provide boudin along with plenty of attractions along the way.
Two other great links are the Southern Boudin Trail and The Boudin Link. You might be able to get boudin outside of Louisiana, but it ain’t Cajun!
