Boudin Links

Name: Boudin Links
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed; 0.5 lb pork liver, chopped; 1 cup yellow onion, chopped; 0.5 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 0.5 cup celery, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 3 cups cooked white rice; 0.5 cup green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced; 10 feet hog casings, rinsed

A traditional Louisiana sausage link stuffed with tender seasoned pork, liver, rice, and fresh green herbs.

105 minMediumServes 6450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
0.5 lb pork liver, chopped
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
0.5 cup green bell pepper, chopped
0.5 cup celery, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
3 cups cooked white rice
0.5 cup green onions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
10 feet hog casings, rinsed

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 2 lbs cubed pork shoulder, 0.5 lb chopped pork liver, 1 cup chopped yellow onion, 0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper, 0.5 cup chopped celery, and 4 minced garlic cloves with enough water to submerge everything.
2

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour until pork internal temperature reaches 160°F.
3

Strain the cooked mixture, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid, and process the pork and vegetables through a meat grinder into a large mixing bowl.
4

Add 3 cups cooked white rice, 0.5 cup sliced green onions, 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, and the reserved cooking liquid to the ground mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
5

Stuff the meat mixture loosely into 10 feet rinsed hog casings, twist into links, and gently simmer in water for 10 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Boudin Links reach?

For Boudin Links, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of Cajun seasoning in Boudin Links?

The entry for Boudin Links calls for 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Is Boudin Links gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Boudin Links is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the seasoning.

How much protein is in Boudin Links?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 28 g of protein in about 450 calories, alongside 34 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

How long does Boudin Links keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Boudin Links within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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