Cajun Boudin Sausage Delight
This Cajun Boudin Sausage Delight is a flavorful and hearty sausage recipe combining the robust flavors of pork shoulder, chicken liver, bacon, and a medley of spices for a truly authentic taste of Louisiana. The recipe includes a savory mix of vegetables and rice, delivering a balanced and textured bite with every sausage. Perfect for adventurous eaters looking to explore Cajun cuisine, this sausage can be enjoyed on its own or as a juicy addition to your favorite dishes.
5
Servings
930
Calories
22
Ingredients
Ingredients
pork shoulder
3 1/2 lbs (cut into cubes)
chicken livers
4 ounces (trimmed)
bacon
4 ounces (diced)
salt
30 g
curing salt #1
4 g (optional)
brown sugar
16 g
Old Bay Seasoning
16 g
chili powder
8 g
red chili pepper flakes
6 g
garlic granules
5 g
hot paprika
4 g
cayenne pepper
1 g
file powder
1 g
ground black pepper
10 g
ground fennel
1 g
ground cumin
1 g
ground mace
1 g
scallion
1 cup (chopped)
red bell pepper
1 cup (diced)
green bell pepper
1/2 cup (diced)
cooked rice
1 cup (cooled)
Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon
Instructions
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1. Prepare all your ingredients by cutting the pork shoulder into small cubes and trimming the chicken livers.
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2. Combine the cut meats with diced bacon, salt, optional curing salt, brown sugar, Old Bay Seasoning, chili powder, red chili flakes, garlic granules, hot paprika, cayenne pepper, file powder, black pepper, ground fennel, cumin, mace, chopped scallions, and diced red and green bell peppers in a large bowl. Mix well to marinate overnight, allowing the flavors to meld.
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3. Cook the rice and let it cool. Once cooled, mix in the Tabasco sauce thoroughly and set aside.
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4. Grind the marinated meat mixture using a 3/16-inch grinder die. Partially freeze the ground meat to ensure easy emulsification and place it in a bowl.
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5. Use a paddle attachment to emulsify the mixture fully.
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6. Fold in the cooled Tabasco rice into the emulsified meat mixture until evenly distributed.
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7. Carefully stuff the mixture into prepared hog casings, creating evenly sized sausages.
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8. Once stuffed, separate the sausages and vacuum seal them individually.
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9. Preheat a water circulator and sous-vide the sealed sausages at 155°F for 3 hours to ensure thorough cooking.
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10. Once cooked, these sausages can be refrigerated or frozen until you're ready to enjoy them.
Nutrition Information
72 g
Fat
15 g
Carbs
44.2 g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cajun Boudin Sausage Delight?
It is a flavorful and hearty Louisiana-style sausage combining pork shoulder, chicken liver, bacon, spices, and rice.
How much pork shoulder is needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires 3 1/2 lbs of pork shoulder, cut into cubes.
Does this boudin recipe include chicken liver?
Yes, it includes 4 ounces of trimmed chicken livers for authentic flavor.
What role does bacon play in this sausage?
4 ounces of diced bacon are added to provide extra fat and a smoky depth of flavor.
How long should the meat marinate?
The meat and vegetable mixture should marinate overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
What is the recommended grinder die size for the meat?
A 3/16-inch grinder die is recommended for the marinated meat mixture.
How is the rice prepared for the sausage?
The rice is cooked, cooled, and then thoroughly mixed with Tabasco sauce before being folded into the meat.
What temperature should the sausages be cooked at?
The sausages should be sous-vide at 155°F (68°C).
How long does the sous-vide process take?
The sausages need to be cooked in the water circulator for 3 hours.
What kind of casings are used for stuffing?
The mixture is stuffed into prepared hog casings.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe yields approximately 5 servings.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains 930 calories.
Is curing salt mandatory in this recipe?
No, the 4g of curing salt #1 is listed as optional.
What vegetables are included in the mix?
The recipe uses chopped scallions, diced red bell peppers, and diced green bell peppers.
What spices give this sausage its Cajun profile?
Spices include Old Bay Seasoning, chili powder, red chili flakes, hot paprika, cayenne pepper, and file powder.
How much fat is in one serving?
There are 72 grams of fat per serving.
How much protein does this sausage provide?
Each serving provides 44.2 grams of protein.
What is the carbohydrate content?
There are 15 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
Is there sugar in the recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 16g of brown sugar for a touch of sweetness.
Why should the ground meat be partially frozen?
Partially freezing the meat ensures easy and effective emulsification.
How is the emulsification process performed?
The mixture is emulsified using a mixer with a paddle attachment.
What is file powder?
File powder is a spicy herb made from dried and ground leaves of the sassafras tree, common in Cajun cooking.
How should the sausages be stored after stuffing?
They should be vacuum sealed individually before cooking or freezing.
Can these sausages be frozen?
Yes, once cooked, they can be refrigerated or frozen until ready to enjoy.
How much Tabasco sauce is used?
One tablespoon of Tabasco sauce is mixed into the rice.
What unique aromatics are used in the spice blend?
The blend includes ground fennel, ground cumin, and ground mace.
How much garlic is in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 5 grams of garlic granules.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 22 ingredients.
What type of bell peppers are used?
The recipe uses 1 cup of red bell pepper and 1/2 cup of green bell pepper.
Is this recipe suitable for adventurous eaters?
Yes, it is designed for those looking to explore authentic and robust Cajun cuisine flavors.