Andre's Cajun Cracklins

12910 Highway 190 West, Erwinville, LA - (225) 627-4600

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Posted By Michael Stern on December 11, 2003 6:10 PM

"Boy de good, yeh," is Andre's motto; and the Cajun accent is no affectation. At this roadside stand next to a convenience store, you will find exemplary boudin blanc, crawfish (live or boiled), local-caught crabs, and super-succulent cracklins.

We were particularly smitten with Andre's fried turkey wings. They are big handfuls with a crunchy crust and dripping-moist meat that slides away from the bone with ease. Cracklins are melt-in-the-mouth strips. And the boudin is a local classic. Buy it by the foot-long link; and you better have a sharp knife, for its natural casing doesn't tear easily. Inside is a savory soft mélange of pork and rice with a gentle spice kick. A link such as this probably ought to be fork food, eaten off a plate. But we managed to rip ours open and devour its filling with only minor grease-drippage on hands and lap.

For dessert, Andre's has exemplary pralines. Oh, and if you find your cupboard bare of hog lard, Andre's has that, too: $15 for a five-gallon jar.

No place to sit here. It is strictly a take-out stand.

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Posted By Kathleen Mills on October 4, 2011 3:50 PM

The best boudin I've had east of the Atchafalaya. Shockingly so. Worth the drive!

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