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Boudin balls are what happen when Louisiana decides to deep-fry perfection. Boudin is already amazing\u2014a spicy mix of pork, rice, and Cajun seasonings stuffed in a sausage casing. But rolling that filling into balls, breading them, and frying until crispy? That’s next-level. The outside shatters. The inside stays soft, creamy, and packed with smoky heat. Dip in remoulade or hot sauce and pretend you’re in Lafayette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes about 20 boudin balls (serves 4-6 as an appetizer).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the Boudin (or Buy Pre-Made):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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1 lb pork shoulder, cut into chunks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup chicken liver (optional but traditional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup white rice, cooked<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
3 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 green onions, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd teaspoon cayenne pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup chicken broth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For the Breading & Frying:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 large eggs, beaten<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1\u00bd cups panko breadcrumbs or fine breadcrumbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Neutral oil for frying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Make the Boudin (or Skip)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Simmer pork and livers in broth with onion, garlic, and seasonings until tender, about 1 hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Remove meat, reserving broth. Shred or finely chop meat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
In a bowl, mix meat with cooked rice, green onions, and enough reserved broth to make a moist, stuffing-like consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Alternatively: buy 1\u00bd lbs pre-made boudin sausage and remove the casing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Form the Balls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Scoop boudin mixture and roll into 1.5-inch balls (about golf-ball size).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Place on a parchment-lined tray.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Set Up Breading Station<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Three bowls: flour in one, beaten eggs in second, breadcrumbs in third.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Roll each boudin ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Fry Until Golden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Heat 2 inches of oil to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fry balls in batches for 3-4 minutes until deep golden brown and crispy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Drain on a wire rack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Serve Hot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Serve immediately with remoulade sauce, hot sauce, or Cajun ranch. Don’t burn your mouth (but you will anyway).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Difficulty:<\/strong> Medium (rolling and breading takes practice)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Store:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Keep fried boudin balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reheating (Crucial):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Reheat in an air fryer at 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C) for 4-5 minutes or in an oven on a wire rack at 400\u00b0F for 8-10 minutes. Microwave = soggy, sad balls. Don’t do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freezing (Best Hack):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Freeze unbreaded or breaded balls on a tray until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Fry directly from frozen\u2014add 1-2 minutes to cook time. Freeze for up to 3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Double-bread for extra crunch: flour \u2192 egg \u2192 breadcrumbs \u2192 egg \u2192 breadcrumbs again. Your taste buds will thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Cajun rice dressing. Spicy pork. Rolled into balls, breaded, and fried until golden. These boudin balls are crispy outside, creamy inside, and pure Louisiana magic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2105,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[1697,1701,1699,1702,1703,1698,1700],"class_list":["post-2021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick_meals","tag-boudin-balls","tag-boudin-recipe","tag-cajun-boudin-balls","tag-cajun-fried-snacks","tag-fried-boudin-appetizer","tag-fried-boudin-balls","tag-louisiana-boudin"],"yoast_head":"\n
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