Every so often I have a real hankering for Boudin.
I always buy a version called Boudin viande, although I have yet to find much viande in it.
Black Pudding is not to everyone's taste; not even to mine. But occasionally I forget this minor point, and buy some just to remind myself of how delicious it is, only to find that I can 'take it or leave it'.
Boudin, pronounced here as boud-ang, is one of the earliest forms of charcuterie, and is reputed to be filled with essential nutrients. Very good for you.
Next time I buy some (maybe in 6 months time) I shall buy a different variety; my usual Boudin viande contains far too much gras.
I bought myself this piece as a Christmas treat, and fried just three slices of it for my breakfast; the rest went to Bok!
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There does look to be a fair amount of "gras".
Almost as much as non-gras. I shall buy a different variety next time. I used to like an English BP that had Pearl Barley in it, but they don't make that here. I'll try one with Apple.
It is not black! While I have not tried it, I think I could manage a slice of of this as it doesn't look yucky.
Back in the UK, I used to buy a poor imitation 'industrial' version of BP, that came in a plastic outer casing. It was totally delicious, and I'm always expecting local ones here to be as good; they're not.
You should try Doreen's Black Pudding from North Yorkshire.
It doesn't do a lot for me.
In my experience, English BP has the edge on French. But goodness knows why!
You're not alone. BP is a bit of a Curate's Egg.
I had a phase of eating black puddings from the butcher raw. Like a dog I suppose.
Even raw, it's actually cooked. I have done the same in the past, but I prefer it fried, slightly crispy.
That was a nice present for Bok, he knows what is good.
He loved it... a late Christmas present.
Too fatty for my taste.
When fried it was almost more fat than anything else. That's why the dog had the leftovers!
Have you ever tried "boudin blanc" ?
It is delicious...though fatty, much fatter than the black one ...
No I haven't. I'm afraid the look of it rather puts me off. I must make an effort to try some; it's just white meats, n'est pas?
Not hugely keen, I would eat it if it was served to me but I wouldn't buy it.
No, thank you.
Another good reason to have a dog.
Yes, white meats and eggs, milk, cream, bread crumbs...possibly "truffes"or "morilles".
That rather explains my love/hate relationship with it.
Ha ha. I don't blame you!
At least HE likes it.
Lovely with scallops and crushed new potatoes. I used to take black pudding sandwiches when I went caving ( I attended Leeds University Minerals and Mining Dept and needed to blend in).
A BP sandwich sounds a tad strange. The best I ever had was in small N Wales cafés, where it always came as part of a mixed breakfast. It was delicious.
Love it! Fried with an egg. As does Amanda, and Rebecca. In fact Rebecca like nothing more than an entire plate of black pudding and baked beans.
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