(Delcambre, Louisiana)
 This is Shawn's second location. An earlier location in Lafayette is now used as a production site and for deer processing. It is worth the drive to check out some of the fine products.  Along with a full line of fresh cut or ground meats, Shawn's turns out some awesome meatballs, specialty meat creations like stuffed pork tenderloin, smoked turkey necks and ham hocks, and some out-of-this-world sausages (like their original syrup sausage (this ain't Jimmy Dean). |
Ambiance: They're
packing a lot into this little building in Delcambre: groceries,
specialty meats, frozen foods, and drinks (not to mention some
tasty hot boudin). This tiny shrimping village is best
known for the blessing of the fleet and the shrimp festival, but
Shawn's is bringing something everyone can use more of:
Specialty Meat!
 Contact: 337-685-0920 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-7:00; Sat 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Sun 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The Boudin
Price: $3.39 lb.
Presentation: In a warmer at the register. Hand selected and individually wrapped in foil paper. Casing: A thin, taught, casing that easily snaps and is strong enough for squeezing the filling. Meat/Rice Ratio: Nearly equal amounts of rice and meat tending to favor the rice. Texture: The filling is dry with plump grains of rice and various textures of pork. Some of the pork is pulverized and some small chunks are widely interspersed. The pieces of pork are tender to the point of shredding apart. Particles of fresh green onion abound. Spice: Medium/Mild Overall Flavor: A distinctly sweet and meaty flavor defines this link. It is tasty and satisfying with plenty of texture and a hint of uniqueness in the recipe. Comments: Rumor has it that Shawn's makes a mean chicken boudin as well and I'll be looking forward to sampling it the next time I'm passing through Delcambre. Make sure to try some of their other specialty sausage creations, particularly the syrup sausage.   Check out the lumpy link. . . . . chunks of pork and whole grains of rice are snuggly encased in this link.  Fluffy rice and tender pork. Scrumptious! |
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Overall Rating = A- Reviewed October 2009 |
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