Unless you live in the Languedoc area of southern France, you will probably never come across these Bougnettes (pronounced Boon-yet).
My friend Julie brought these with her recently, and they were consumed last night. They had spent a week in the freezer.
So, what is a Bougnette?
The original recipe involves seasoned belly pork, bread, and eggs, wrapped in crepinette (caul), but variations exist. The ones above seemed to follow the classic recipe perfectly. A peasant dish made to make the most of small amounts of meat.
They are sliced and fried without the addition of any oil. I think you can almost imagine the flavour just by looking at the photos.
They were consumed accompanied by sautéed potatoes, steamed spinach, and red wine.
Absolutely delicious; a real treat. Thank you Julie.
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Looks delicious. The peasants know best when it comes to food. And those accompaniments aren't bad either, especially the glass of red.
You're right, the best recipes come from the countryside; making the most of what's locally available in each season (including the rouge).
Dish looks yummy!
A rare treat. A lot of 'calories', but once in a while...
That looks tasty.....there is nothing to beat simple country food, and I would have a go at making them if it were not for the fact that our belly of pork makes our bacon!
Looks so good, when it comes to food you can always trust the French.
Those have made me very delicious indeed. Peasant fare - my kind of food! x
It reminds me of fried bread and bacon bits or pork cheese and an egg but made in one lump. I specialise in peasant food..
We'll be in Argeles, which is part of the Langduoc-Roussilon region and Catalan territory, for 2 weeks soon, a place we visit 2-3 times a year.
Usually indulge in their excellent chorrizzo, cheese and wine, all from local markets.
Never seen this product, or didn't know what it was, but I'll be looking for it and asking the stall-holders if it's available.
I cant believe it.
My daily need for scotch eggs is waining
A bit like a French version of a Haggis I suppose.
Probably my fault after yesterday's delightful Scotch egg short cut recommendation
I very nearly bought some Haggis flavoured crisps this morning.
I thought John would have fainted after reading about your deconstructed Scotch Eggs.
Good luck. Remember Boon-yet.
Almost like a stuffing made with Pork.
Me too; I don't do 'sophisticated'.
The result of hard times.
Go on; you could keep a little bit back for making one of these.
They look lovely Cro ..... simple peasant food is always the best ..... I am partial to a bit of haggis too .... mind you, I'm partial to most things !! XXXX
I adore Haggis, unfortunately the supply in France is Zero.
Cor.
Jean
Cor, indeed.
How nice to have a friend who brings food. She knows you well. Did she also bring the wine?
They did bring some of their local wine, but we are usually very well stocked. Wine is always welcome.
Do you promise that they DONT smell or taste like andouillette?
What a wonderful meal! I shall have to look up a recipe for those as sure my farmer husband would love. Me too.
Not at all. They smell (if anything) of roast pork. Lovely.
There must be a recipe somewhere. Mr Donna would love them.
Thank you for an introduction to another delicious dish. I will remember the name.
Best wishes.
Never come across these before. They look a bit wicked.
In Languedoc Roussillon les bougnettes are normally a sort of fines Crêpes craquantes with sugar. The porc bougnettes are coming from the Aveyron department. I hate these bougnettes cause I hate crépinette.
I think far too much about food!
Very naughty; about 2000 calories per mouthful.
These come from L'Herault. The sweet Bougnettes are more like Beignets.
Reminded me of my childhood Cro, when we kept a pig and killed it each year. My Aunt used to come and stay and my mother and she used to completely deal with it over three or four days.
The caul was always used for what we called 'the pig's fry' - liver, heart and such like cut into bite sized pieces and made into a caul-wrapped parcel and distributed to neighbours.
Ooh, they look divine! I love local rustic food. We have tripe sausages ie andouilles, which are so repulsive, our dog won't even eat one!
Do I spy lips, spinal cords and penises? In the US, that's what they call bologna. I'm far too picky to eat that, but I am glad you loved it.
I remember the Pig killing here. It was always a big moment in the year. Now no-one keeps Pigs; or even Ducks and Hens for that matter. How things have changed over the past 45 years.
Nor would I. There are very few things that I won't eat; Andouilles are certainly one.
Just belly Pork, bread, and eggs, with some salt and pepper. All those other bits we export to the US to make Bologna.
I have faggots in my freezer.. these sound very similar mine being wrapped in caul fat too
Jo in Auckland, NZ
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