A boucherie is a tradition that has been maintained by the French-speaking Cajuns of Louisiana. A boucherie is not so much a meal as it is a social event Lack of refrigeration meant fresh meat had to be eaten quickly before it spoiled. Neighbors shared in the labors of the boucherie: the boiling of waters, the killing and cleaning of the hog, and the preparation of "la graisse" and "gratons." At the end of the boucherie, those who had participated took home share of boudin and various cuts of the slaughtered animal. Once fall and winter events, boucheries now make up a colorful and delicious part of many Louisiana festivals held throughout the year. Cajuns like to tell stories about early boucheries where nearly the entire pig would be used in some fashion. The brains, intestines, and tongue were used in some kind of food or another. Some folks even tell stories of using the pig's internal organs, tied up and inflated with air, as toy balls to hit around in the air. Courtesy of Louisiana Office of Tourism This program, and all related text, sound, music, video, animation and graphic elements are copyright © 1994 - 2003, Espace Francophone. All rights reserved. No reproduction without express written consent.Based on an original project designed by, and copyrighted by, Gary Dauphin email: digitalmus@aol.com
A boucherie is a tradition that has been maintained by the French-speaking Cajuns of Louisiana. A boucherie is not so much a meal as it is a social event
Lack of refrigeration meant fresh meat had to be eaten quickly before it spoiled. Neighbors shared in the labors of the boucherie: the boiling of waters, the killing and cleaning of the hog, and the preparation of "la graisse" and "gratons." At the end of the boucherie, those who had participated took home share of boudin and various cuts of the slaughtered animal. Once fall and winter events, boucheries now make up a colorful and delicious part of many Louisiana festivals held throughout the year.
Cajuns like to tell stories about early boucheries where nearly the entire pig would be used in some fashion. The brains, intestines, and tongue were used in some kind of food or another. Some folks even tell stories of using the pig's internal organs, tied up and inflated with air, as toy balls to hit around in the air.
Courtesy of Louisiana Office of Tourism
