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re: Louisiana Smoked Sausage
Posted on 9/23/26 at 2:57 pm to LSUballs
Posted on 9/23/26 at 2:57 pm to LSUballs
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Well, what are they?
LeJeunes in Eunice
Big Poppa's in Chataignier
Mel's between Eunice and Mamou
Ardoin's in Eunice
Pauls in Ville Platte.
In no particular order. Just to name a few.
If I had to pick one out of those 5 it would easily be Ardoin's. Top tier stuff !
Posted on 9/23/26 at 3:36 pm to moe1967
Smoked sausage is like boudin, different people have their favorites. Not to hard to understand.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 4:00 pm to moe1967
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LeJeunes in Eunice
Big Poppa's in Chataignier
Mel's between Eunice and Mamou
Ardoin's in Eunice
Pauls in Ville Platte.
In no particular order. Just to name a few.
Thanks baw. I've had LeJeunes I believe, but it's been a while.
Can anybody else confirm that these are far, far better sausage options than Teet's and Rabideaux's? If so I'll have to procure some...
Posted on 9/24/26 at 11:56 am to moe1967
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moe1967
Thanks for the recs.
If they're far better than Rabideaux's/Teets, then I definitely want to try them.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 1:01 pm to AlwysATgr
Ardoins is fairly new to the game. He opened in the summer of 2025 - I believe. I discovered them in December of 2025 through word of mouth. A black guy is the owner. No gold teeth and no saggy pants. Super nice guy. His boudin is “meh”(word of mouth) But his sausage is exceptional. And very highly recommended !
Big Poppa’s is a one man show. So if you go at lunch time he will be closed.
Mel’s is open 7 days a week.
I tried Paul’s for first time about a month ago. I was impressed. To me, it’s better than Teet’s. There is just something about buying sausage and you get it wrapped in white butcher paper.
LeJeune’s is LeJeune’s. Been there forever and is very good. To me they make the best Tasso.
I’ll be trying out 5 Brother’s in Ville Platte soon. Heard it was good. We’ll see.
I am super spoiled rotten when it comes to high quality smoked sausage. So many options.
When I see someone around here buying Savoie’s or Richard’s it blows my mind.
Big Poppa’s is a one man show. So if you go at lunch time he will be closed.
Mel’s is open 7 days a week.
I tried Paul’s for first time about a month ago. I was impressed. To me, it’s better than Teet’s. There is just something about buying sausage and you get it wrapped in white butcher paper.
LeJeune’s is LeJeune’s. Been there forever and is very good. To me they make the best Tasso.
I’ll be trying out 5 Brother’s in Ville Platte soon. Heard it was good. We’ll see.
I am super spoiled rotten when it comes to high quality smoked sausage. So many options.
When I see someone around here buying Savoie’s or Richard’s it blows my mind.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 1:44 pm to LSUballs
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Cpt. Avery's has it. Beef and Barrel. Cormier's, when they're open.
The little grocery store in Bastrop. Farmers market store deal in Oak Grove. It's around.
You can get Rabideaux’s at these places!?!
I had no idea, I usually have to bring my specialty meats from down here when we come up....
Posted on 9/24/26 at 1:46 pm to moe1967
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moe1967
Thanks!
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When I see someone around here buying Savoie’s or Richard’s it blows my mind.
Yep. And for those in BR, if you want the best, head west to the prairie, not down river.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 1:54 pm to heypaul
Yessir. Beef and Barrel has a good bit of Best Stop offerings too. As well as the Chinese restaurant in Tallulah and Black Bear Brew in St.Joe.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 3:12 pm to moe1967
Based on your original statement I was ready to fistfight because i thought you were going to name some trash sausage or something.
Yeah, I'm from VP so i approve of this list.
Yeah, I'm from VP so i approve of this list.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 5:53 pm to thermal9221
lol,
I’m no fool. I know where the good stuff is at.
What can you tell me about 5 Brothers? Is it worth a try?
I love trying out new places.
I’m no fool. I know where the good stuff is at.
What can you tell me about 5 Brothers? Is it worth a try?
I love trying out new places.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 7:56 pm to moe1967
I haven't tried his sausage, but I tried a smoked ponce from Big Poppa's and it was legit.
Where is Cajun Prairie located?
Where is Cajun Prairie located?
Posted on 9/24/26 at 8:03 pm to moontigr
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Where is Cajun Prairie located?
Believe Moe is referring to the region known as The Cajun Prairie. Not a store named that.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 8:31 pm to moontigr
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Where is Cajun Prairie located?
Pretty sure the poster is referencing the Cajun Prairie geographic region - orange circle below. Comprised of Evangeline , Acadia, and St. Landry Parishes.
The Acadian defendants who reside in that area know how to smoke meat, and make awesome sausage and Ponce.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 8:31 pm to moe1967
I live in Youngsville now. Never heard of 5 brothers. Is that the old circle k where lasalle and main meet up? By gators?
Posted on 9/24/26 at 8:46 pm to Got Blaze
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Pretty sure the poster is referencing the Cajun Prairie geographic region - orange circle below. Comprised of Evangeline , Acadia, and St. Landry Parishes.
You just circled Rod's in Church Point.
That's the good good smoked sausage that goes in my gumbos. Heavy smoke.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 9:11 pm to ragincajun03
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The Cajun Prairie
The mother lode of smoked sausage, boudin, tasso, and andouille.
TBH, it was one my all-time best culinary discoveries. LA ex-pats learned quickly to bring our coolers and stop by Exits 97 and 44, and stock up en route to TX.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 9:14 pm to Btrtigerfan
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Heavy smoke.
Bosco's out side of Opelousas has "Rougaroux" heavy smoked gumbo sausage that is legit!
my photos in there, somewhere
Posted on 9/24/26 at 9:28 pm to heypaul
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Bosco's out side of Opelousas
I'll check this out. Thanks.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 10:14 pm to thermal9221
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I live in Youngsville now. Never heard of 5 brothers. Is that the old circle k where lasalle and main meet up? By gators?
Yes. Directly across from the old Morein Motors building
Heard it was legit. I’ll probably pass by Saturday morning and find out.
Posted on 9/25/26 at 2:36 am to AlwysATgr
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The Cajun Prairie
The mother lode of smoked sausage, boudin, tasso, and andouille
Agree on the first three, but the LaPlace area has the best andouille.
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