Boudin Noir and Sauteed Apples

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   Cut each apple slice in half crosswise.

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   Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat.

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   Add the apples and brown sugar.

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   Cook, stirring often, for 810 minutes, until the apples are softened and slightly caramelized.

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   Transfer to a plate and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.

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   Wipe out the pan.

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   Add the oil and heat over medium-high heat.

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   In batches, add the boudin noir and cook, turning once, for about 6 minutes, until slightly crisp.

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   Transfer to the plate.

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    Add the bacon to the frying pan and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly crisp.

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    Transfer to the plate.

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    Add the cider to the pan and increase the heat to high.

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    Boil until reduced and syrupy, stirring up the browned bits in the pan with a wooden spoon.

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    To serve, place a slice of boudin noir on each of 4 plates.

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    Add a layer of apples, then repeat with the remaining boudin noir and apples.

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    Top with the bacon strips and drizzle with the pan juices.

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    Variation

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    Boudin Blanc with Apple

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    Substitute boudin blanc (white sausage with chicken and veal) for the boudin noir, and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the cooked apples.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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