("Near" Rayne, LA)
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 The Po-Man Himself  The Po-Man's smoker.  The Po-Man's vintage hand-cranked sausage stuffer that has been in use for over a generation.   Inviting like a box of warm doughnuts. Only it is BOUDIN! |
Ambiance: This
is what it is all about. I'm not sure how many of these places
are left (though we did find this one other
here); a small sausage kitchen set off from a residence in
the country. We just happened upon this spot and were lured
down the private dirt road by the sign pointing to the Po-Man's
Sausage Kitchen. He sells medium size boxes of jerky,
sausage, tasso, boudin, deer sausage, and the like from his own
private kitchen. Great, Great, Great. --- Go, give'm a
try. Location: "One Mile North of Hawk's Restaurant" [Yes, that is the address on the business cards.] If that doesn't mean anything to you, you should be looking around Robert's Cove, Louisiana.
The Boudin
Price: $2.40 per lb. but he
sells the boudin only by the 5 lb box ($12).Presentation: The Po-Man keeps the boxes of frozen links in his freezer and there are three sections of boudin inside the box. Casing: A nice and thin casing. So, depending upon how you prepare the link, the casing can become nicely brittle or just right pliable. Meat/Rice Ratio: More meat than rice (if when you say meat you simply mean swine). Texture: A smooth texture with the swine finely ground along with the rice. Both of them come together with a nice moistness. Spice: Medium Overall Flavor: Old world flavor. Just as you would expect and, in many respects,--I think--just as you would hope for from a place like the Po-Man, he is making it the traditional way; the way your father or your father's father enjoyed their boudin out in the country. Good stuff with lots of soul. Comments: I believe all our carnivorous friends should do themselves a favor and head out to try some of sausages and smoked meats being made out here. He has a loyal customer base of locals and folks from Houston and New Orleans too. It is a short drive from Lafayette, but the reward is huge. Bring cash.  
Hearty links and at a bargain price.
 Nicely colored and flecked with spices. |
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Overall Rating = B+ Reviewed July 2011 |
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