Boudin Noir aux Pommes (Blood Sausage with Apples)
A classic Luxembourgish dish featuring rich blood sausage (boudin noir) pan-fried and served with sweet, caramelized apples. This combination offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors, often accompanied by mashed potatoes.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Blood sausage (boudin noir)(about 1.1 lbs, cut into 1-inch thick slices)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 large Apples(such as Jonagold or Cortland, peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 1 medium Onion(thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar(optional, for extra caramelization)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. If using, stir in the brown sugar and cook for another minute until caramelized.
- 2
Add the sliced apples to the skillet with the onions. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and lightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 3
While the apples and onions cook, heat a separate non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the blood sausage slices and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until heated through and nicely browned. Be careful not to overcook, as the sausage can become dry.
- 4
Arrange the cooked blood sausage on serving plates. Spoon the caramelized apple and onion mixture over or alongside the sausage.
- 5
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately. This dish is traditionally served with mashed potatoes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure your blood sausage is fresh and of good quality for the best flavor.
- ✓Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the blood sausage; cook in batches if necessary.
- ✓Adjust the sweetness of the apples by choosing varieties that are naturally sweeter or by adding a touch more brown sugar.
🔄 Variations
- Add a splash of Calvados or apple cider to the apples and onions during the last few minutes of cooking for an extra layer of flavor.
- Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche or unsweetened applesauce.