Down-Under Boudin Balls

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Ingredients

  • green bell pepper
  • pepper
  • cajun seasoning mix
  • cayenne pepper
  • egg
  • onion
  • green onion
  • celery
  • breadcrumbs
  • flour
  • pork shoulder
  • parsley
  • rice
  • lots
  • garlic
  • vegetable oil
  • jalapenos
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Place the pork, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, celery, garlic and seasonings in a stockpot and cover with water to 2 inches over the mixture. Bring to the boil and simmer for 90 minutes until the meat is very tender.
  2. Remove the mixture from the heat and strain, reserving the liquid. Put the meat mixture through a meat grinder and grind to a fine paste like consistency. Grind half the cooked rice and mix with the meat mixture.
  3. Add the remaining unground rice, the green onions, parsley and additional cajun seasoning, hot sauce and some of the cooking liquid, until the mixture is a smooth wet paste consistency, and is light pink in color. Taste for spiciness and seasoning.
  4. Roll the mixture into walnut sized balls, roll in flour, egg and breadcrumbs and then deep fry in vegetable oil until golden (about 7 minutes). Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

866 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 32.7g 65% DV
Total Fat 31.4g 40% DV
Carbs 125.8g 46% DV
Fiber 20.6g 74% DV
Sugar 8.8g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10746.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2726.3mg 58% DV
Cholesterol 97.5mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 772.5mcg 86% DV
Vitamin C 103.9mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 250.3mg 19% DV
Iron 21mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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