Earlier in March this Spring, I was able to visit Baton Rouge, LA for some new projects in the area. I was excited to get another stab at some Cajun favorites. I found a great place there called Ronnie's. The site manager where we were working recommended it to me.
It was basically a walk up counter with a few booths to eat inside. They had a cooler stocked with soda, etc. I decided to go with an assortment of their specialties for lunch. Let's see...give me one meat pie, one fried turkey wing, some boudin balls (that's right, balls) and a handful of those hot cracklins. Here are the pictures of this lovely spread.
The meat pie was very good. I could taste onion, celery, groung beef and/or ground beef, spices, etc. Great finger food. These are just a bit larger and more heavy in texture and flavor than their Jamaican counterparts (Patties). This was my first turkey wing ever. Delicious. Very juicy, and the crunchy, fried skin was a real treat. It was also the first time I was able to try the Boudin Balls. I have had Boudin before in links. These were balls of the original boudin that had been coated in some kind of batter, then deep fried. Ridiculous. Last, but not least, the cracklins. These were really not that fresh. Bad timing, I guess. They were still tasty, but did not have that juicy, fat squirting in your mouth texture when I chewed into them. I love the selection here. They even had steamed crawfish available by the pound. I can't wait to come back.
When in Baton Rouge, LA make a point to eat here: Ronnie's, 9830 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA
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