If you want to know how to make a southern cook cry, just toss your leftover bacon grease in the trash to see how they’ll react. Us Cajuns strongly believe that the grease from those heavenly strips...
Photo: Customer submission by Jordon Konow Recipe: Employee submission by Lindy Myers Cajun or not, every person that cooks has some type of small kitchen appliance they faithfully use to get...
Summer is here, and there’s no better way to enjoy the season than grilling outdoors. When you've got friends and family over for some much needed time on the deck or patio, you don't want to be...
There’s no denying that french bread has earned its space on the plate (or the bowl) of just about every classic Cajun dish, but what about serving it as a standalone showstopper at the kitchen...
Most of the best dishes known to Cajun Country aren’t complete without some flavorful links of sausage in the pot. But how do you decide what kind of sausage is best for the job? Should it be spicy...
Nothing beats grilling at home. The smell of fresh sausage or boudin hot off the grill, a cold one in your hand and your go-to playlist playing in the background. It’s our favorite way to enjoy the...
When we sold our first link of boudin back in 1986, our goal was to provide our community with the best specialty meats in Louisiana while creating a brand our families could be proud of.
Cooking with cast iron is awesome. There, we said it. If you haven’t cooked with cast iron, you’re missing out! Its nonstick coating naturally improves with time, it holds heat better than any other...
Here at The Best Stop Supermarket, we know better than anyone that a perfect sear is one of the most important parts of creating mouthwatering Cajun dishes. That's why we made this list of our...
This month, we wanted to sit down and chat with The Best Stop’s very own Penny Gennuso! You don’t have to talk to Penny long to get a feel for her outstanding work ethic and tenacity and, through...
Nothin’ says southern comfort like a rack of barbecue ribs. Whether you’re chowin’ down on pork or beef, there’s something about slow cooked, fall-off-the-bone barbecue ribs that speaks to the soul....
It’s no secret that pork is prevalent in Cajun cuisine. That’s because pork is, for lack of a better term, extremely practical. We know, it sounds funny to call a cut of meat “practical”, but let us...
This month we wanted to focus our attention on one of the hardest working members of The Best Stop family: Dana Cormier. If you’ve met Dana, then you don’t need us to tell you that she’s not afraid...
The sun’s out over Cajun country; it’s summertime! While we’re sad to wave goodbye to the milder spring season, we’re more than happy to welcome all the fun and excitement that summer brings (but...
It’s May and, while that doesn’t mean much of a temperature change here in South Louisiana (except for a little bit less rain), in many other parts of the country it means that spring is well on its...
A Sunday standard in many a household in South Louisiana, spaghetti and meatballs is a great family meal that is easily adaptable depending on the crowd. And, whether you like it super meaty or more...
Hey ya’ll! It’s that time of year again! We are thrilled to invite you to join us at the 13th Annual Boudin Festival on April 10-12, 2026 in Scott, LA – the Boudin Capital of the World! With live...
While we at The Best Stop are known for our hearty and flavorful dishes featuring Cajun specialty meats like boudin, smoked sausage, and stuffed chicken, we also love to get creative with meatless...
This Valentine's Day, step away from the crowded expensive restaurants and create an intimate, upscale dining experience in the comfort of your own home. The Best Stop is renowned for its down-home...
Welcome to the New Year! It's the season when many of us set goals to eat healthier after all the food-filled holiday celebrations. But if you're worried about missing out on the bold and spicy...
For the Cormier family, who run the well-known Best Stop Supermarket, the holiday season is a special time. This is when their busy family business takes a breather to enjoy the holidays with the...
With so much of Thanksgiving being about tradition, it can be fun every now and then to mix it up, especially when it comes to your Thanksgiving spread. Check out this collection that includes 5...
Expanding Horizons: Building a World-Class Wholesale Boudin Facility As The Best Stop's reputation for quality and flavor spread far beyond the borders of Scott, Louisiana, the need to expand to...
From An Empty Lot off LA-93 In the mid-80s, during a challenging period for Louisiana's economy, Robert Cormier and Lawrence Menard (affectionately known as Uncle Brud) found themselves in a vacant...
As you've probably seen the last few years, we've been hard at work bringing our award-winning Cajun Speciality meats to fans across the country through wholesale partnerships, our online store and...