Boudin Balls
These boudin balls combine pork shoulder, chicken livers, white rice, onion, celery, poblano, jalapeño, garlic, and herbs into a richly seasoned filling with a gentle-to-fiery peppery kick. Coated in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, they fry to a crisp golden exterior while staying moist inside; serve them with remoulade sauce as a hearty appetizer or crowd-pleasing game-day snack.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Boudin Balls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Stir pork shoulder, livers, onion, celery, poblano pepper, jalapeño pepper, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a large pot. Cover the pot with a lid and refrigerate until the flavors combine, 2 hours to overnight.
- 3
Pour enough water into the pork mixture to cover it by 2 inches; bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the heat. Pour the mixture through a strainer, reserving the strained liquid and meat separately.
- 4
Transfer the drained meat mixture to a cutting board and finely chop it.
- 5
Stir the chopped meat, rice, parsley, and green onion together in a bowl. Gradually add the reserved cooking liquid, one ladleful at a time, stirring until completely incorporated after each addition, until the mixture has a paste-like consistency. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours to overnight.
- 6
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll the chilled meat mixture into 1-inch balls.
- 7
Make a breading station: Whisk flour, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl. Pour breadcrumbs into another shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a third shallow bowl.
- 8
Gently press a ball into the flour mixture to coat it; shake off the excess flour. Dip the ball into the beaten egg, then press it into the breadcrumbs. Place the breaded ball on a plate and repeat the breading process with the remaining balls.
- 9
Working in batches, cook the boudin balls in the preheated oil, turning once, until crispy on the outside and hot on the inside, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Calories 810.07 kcal High 41%
- Protein 19.73 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 83.27 g 30%
- Total Fat 44.29 g High 57%
- Saturated Fat 7.48 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 113.63 mg High 38%
- Sodium 306.93 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 2.49 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 7.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.35 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 86.09 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 5.69 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 169.96 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 503.81 mcg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin C 28.92 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Boudin Balls is a Cajun and Creole appetizer recipe made with 22 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 45 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, and Bread Crumbs. Each serving provides about 810.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Boudin Balls?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 22 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Boudin Balls made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Bread Crumbs, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 22 is above.
- How long does it take to make Boudin Balls?
- About 2 hrs 45 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 810.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Boudin Balls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 22 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Boudin Balls healthy?
- Boudin Balls has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 810.07 calories and 19.73 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 306.93 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.48 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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