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Haggisboy Aug 14, 2010 07:48 PM

Best Boudin in Montreal?

One of the great things about Montreal is that its one of the rare places in North America in which you can readily purchase blood sausage, or "boudin" as its known in French, in most supermarkets.

While these range from terrible to pretty good, I was wondering if any Chowhounds know of any locations that sell some truly epic Boudin. The sort of stuff that would make Anthony Bourdain roll his eyes in delight.

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    Simon Patrice Aug 15, 2010 12:16 PM

    I've had really good boudin from Boucherie de Paris in Côte-des-Neiges. To me it was pretty similar to the one they serve at The Sparrow with the english breakfast, which I like a lot.

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      lagatta Aug 15, 2010 12:01 PM

      Excellent Creole-style boudin at Boucherie Milan in Jean-Talon Market (NOT nearby Boucherie Milano) made by Magalie, a Haitian staff member who is a wonderful cook.

      Magalie Louissaint, Boucherie Milan
      Les spécialités de Magalie, des produits qu’on ne trouvent pas ailleurs dont son fameux boudin créole. (reference from the website of the Radio-Canada food show, "Des kiwis et des hommes" - but I'm having trouble copying the link).

      Boucherie Milan
      176 Jean-Talon Est
      Montréal, QC
      H2R 1S7
      514-273-1257

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      Jean-Talon Market
      7075 Avenue Casgrain, Montreal, QC H2S, CA

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        Haggisboy Aug 15, 2010 01:11 PM

        I thank you sincerely for this as I was planning a trip to the JTM anyway this week. Now you've really given me something to look forward to.

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        isa1 Aug 15, 2010 08:07 AM

        I really enjoy the one from Slovenia on St-Laurent. I also took a cooking class with a known chef and that is the one that was used.

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          Shattered Aug 15, 2010 01:49 PM

          +1 for Slovenia oom nom nom

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            SnackHappy Aug 15, 2010 06:32 PM

            +1 more for Slovenia. Queue de cochon would be my other choice.

            There's some discussion of Boudin Noir on this thread: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/674875

            Of course if anyone has tips on where to get Spanish style morcilla de arroz, I would be very grateful.

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              isa1 Aug 15, 2010 07:01 PM

              Bought some morcilla at Librairie Espagnole a while ago. Not sure if they carry it all the time

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                SnackHappy Aug 15, 2010 07:18 PM

                Oh really? That's great news. I'll give them a call.

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                  Spineiro Aug 18, 2010 09:24 AM

                  I tried the one from la librarie espagnol and it's not that great....i was really disappointed.

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