The Best Stops for Boudin in Louisiana
Just outside Lafayette, Louisiana is the quaint town of Scott. The town hosts antique shops, the Scott Historical Society, coffee shops, and such. However, Scott is quickly becoming famous for one main attraction--boudin. Boudin (boo-dahn', non-Cajuns often misspell it as boudain) is a "sausage" filled with a spicy combination of rice and pork (and sometimes alligator or crawfish). Boudin can be found in the traditional link style and is usually prepared by steaming the links. Other versions of the popular Cajun delicacy are smoked boudin links or boudin balls. In April, Scott hosts the Scott International Boudin Festival which is quickly growing in popularity on the festival scene in Louisiana. The festival features live music, arts and crafts, and a sumptuous line-up of edible Louisiana creations. Scott became the boudin capital of the world when "boudin shops" sprang up around town. A couple of boudin places have been in Sc...