(Scott, Louisiana) – South Louisiana is known for its spicy food, zydeco music, and strong Cajun culture. But one dish stands out as a local favorite: boudin. It is a must-try for anyone visiting the area and a staple in Acadiana residents’ kitchens. You can find it in specialty meat stores, grocery stores and even gas stations. However, not everyone agrees on which store has the best boudin—or even at one point who had the right to call themselves the “Boudin Capital.”
In June of 2012, the Louisiana state legislature officially named Scott the “Boudin Capital of the World.” Congressman Charles Boustany presented as evidence an article from the Wall Street Journal written by Timothy Martin to be included in the congressional record. The decision was pushed by then-Mayor Purvis Morrison, who presented strong evidence to lawmakers. Scott, a town with a population of about 8,600 people located right off I-10, produces over 1.3 million pounds of boudin every year. UPS trucks make two stops a day just to keep up with shipments. Mayor Morrison said
If you like hot, you’ll get hot. If you want mild, you’ll find mild. We have boudin balls as big as softballs. Without boudin, we’d just be a regular I-10 exit with a McDonald’s and a gas station…