Pork Boudin Tacos

The Black Cat Kitchen
by The Black Cat Kitchen
4 Servings
40 min

Have you ever had boudin sausage before? It's a Cajun dish in origin mixing usually pork, rice, and spices together into a sausage casing. It's wonderful and I thought I would take a spin on creating my own and turning it into tacos. First, I cooked rice until just about done, but still with a little bite. Then, I browned that with some ground pork and seasonings.


Once that had a nice brown, I served with miniature naan rounds because the soft fluffy texture pairs really well in soaking up all of the flavors. Finally, I topped with avocado, and homemade cowboy caviar with a twist. The twist being lots of fresh lime juice and 'Slap Ya Mama’ Cajun seasoning. I think this would also be wonderful with some pickled red onions. Enjoy!

Cooking the pork boudin

Cajun Cowboy Caviar

Recipe details
  • 4  Servings
  • Prep time: 25 Minutes Cook time: 15 Minutes Total time: 40 min
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Ingredients
Cajun Cowboy Caviar
  • 1 C cooked black beans
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 banana pepper, diced
  • 4 TBLS diced cilantro, include stems
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1/2 TBLS red wine vinegar
  • 1 TBLS honey
  • 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning, or other cajun seasoning
  • juice of 1 lime
Pork Boudin Tacos
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 TBLS canola oil, for cooking
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 4 miniature naan breads for taco shells
  • sour cream or plain greek yogurt for serving
  • 1 tsp parsley (dried)
  • 1/2 jalapeño, diced
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 1/2 C cooked white rice
Instructions
Pork Boudin Tacos
Cook the rice, and stop cook a little before it is finished so that there is still a slight crunch left to the rice.
Brown the ground pork in canola oil. Add onion and cook 1-2 minutes. Add cooked rice and continue to brown. While this is cooking, start making the Cajun Cowboy Caviar.
Add cayenne pepper, diced jalapeño, and parsley to pork mixture, Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook pork all the way through so that there is some nice browning.
Heat the naan in a slightly damp paper towel either in the microwave. If you have more time, I recommend flash grilling quickly in a skillet on the stove in stead for a more crispy 'shell.'
Slice avocado for topping
Fill naan with pork boudin mixture, top with avocado, greek yogurt, and cajun caviar. Enjoy!
Cajun Cowboy Caviar
Drain and rinse cooked black beans.
Dice red onion, banana and bell peppers, and cilantro.
Add all to bowl with black beans and stir. Add red wine vinegar, fresh lime juice, and honey. Stir in cajun seasoning and some salt to taste.
Tips
  • I like using plain greek yogurt as a swap for sour cream. It's a healthy fat and so much protein!
  • If I had time, I would have added pickled red onions to the top of this dish. I highly recommend trying that as well!
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