A well-known Lafayette eatery is ranked by The Food Network as one of America’s finest barbecue joints and THE best barbecue in Louisiana. The TV network highlighted the brisket and pulled pork at Johnson’s Boucaniere in downtown Lafayette. Proprietor Lori Johnson Walls says she cannot reveal the secret to their tasty barbecue; a special recipe rub made by her husband. In Cajun French, a “boucaniere” is, basically, a smokehouse. Walls says they get rave reviews for their Cajun smoked sausage, ribs, boudin and, of course, barbecue. The restaurant was recently named among Food Network’s “50 States of Barbecue”; a list of the very finest across the U.S. Walls says their success is a real team effort.
“It takes the entire crew, so my entire crew is excited about it, so hat’s off to them as well.”
Johnson’s Boucaniere is located on St. John Street, near downtown Lafayette. You may want to drop by and try their menu. Walls says their model for success is make it great, make it consistent and make it with love.
“Make sure everything is of high quality and that it is always the same. We just hope that it’s like what your mom made at home, or what your dad barbecued at home.”
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