Turn Louisiana’s boudin sausage into drive-worthy experience
Links of Billy’s Boudin are fried in a cast iron skillet in River Ridge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Boudin is a tradition that dates back to the 1700s, when French Canadians came to Louisiana. Robert Carriker, a professor of history at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, says Cajuns started using local ingredients and spices to make sausages that are different from Old World recipes. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Gerald Herbert / AP)
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Head to Cajun country for tasty boudin sausage, served everywhere from the fanciest restaurants to country gas stations.
Hot links of Leblanc’s Boudin ready to eat wrapped in foil for sale at the Sav N’ Time convenience store and gas station in Harahan, La., Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Boudin is a tradition that dates back to the 1700s, when French Canadians came to Louisiana. Robert Carriker, a professor of history at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, says Cajuns started using local ingredients and spices to make sausages that are different from Old World recipes. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Gerald Herbert / AP)
Links of Billy’s Boudin are fried in a cast iron skillet in River Ridge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Boudin is a tradition that dates back to the 1700s, when French Canadians came to Louisiana. Robert Carriker, a professor of history at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, says Cajuns started using local ingredients and spices to make sausages that are different from Old World recipes. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Gerald Herbert / AP)
Links of Billy’s Boudin are held before being fried in a cast iron skillet in River Ridge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Boudin is a tradition that dates back to the 1700s, when French Canadians came to Louisiana. Robert Carriker, a professor of history at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, says Cajuns started using local ingredients and spices to make sausages that are different from Old World recipes. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Gerald Herbert / AP)
Links of Billy’s Boudin are burst open after being fried in a cast iron skillet in River Ridge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Boudin is a tradition that dates back to the 1700s, when French Canadians came to Louisiana. Robert Carriker, a professor of history at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, says Cajuns started using local ingredients and spices to make sausages that are different from Old World recipes. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Gerald Herbert / AP)
Links of Billy’s Boudin are cut up after being fried in a cast iron skillet in River Ridge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Boudin is a tradition that dates back to the 1700s, when French Canadians came to Louisiana. Robert Carriker, a professor of history at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, says Cajuns started using local ingredients and spices to make sausages that are different from Old World recipes. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Gerald Herbert / AP)
Links of boudin from Billy’s Boudin & Cracklin’ are fried in a cast iron skillet in River Ridge, La. (Gerald Herbert / AP)
Links of Billy’s Boudin are cut up after being fried. (Gerald Herbert / AP)
