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Nürnberger Bratwürste are small, thin sausages originating from the city of Nürnberg in the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany. They are typically about 7 to 9 centimeters (2.75 to 3.5 inches) long and weigh around 20 to 25 grams ... READ MORE

Thüringer Rostbratwurst is a product with centuries of tradition. The oldest known recipe, held at the Weimar State Archives, dates back to 1613. Martin Luther and Goethe both appreciated it, and it was often praised in literature. O... READ MORE

Regensburger wurst is a German sausage originating from Regensburg, where it was invented in the late 19th century. The sausages are made from fine or coarse pork and they're smoked and boiled before being sold or consumed. The pork is us... READ MORE

Outside of Greece, loukaniko is typically described as a pork sausage that is generously seasoned with orange zest and fennel. However, in Greece and Cyprus, the term encompasses fresh, smoked, or cured sausages that are prepared with different ty... READ MORE

This traditional Toulouse sausage consists of coarsely minced pork, with the only other additions being salt and pepper. It first appeared in the 18th century, and nowadays it is a hallmark product that is usually sold rolled in a coil at traditio... READ MORE

Kupati is a spicy Georgian sausage made with pork or beef, onions, and flavorings such as black pepper, cinnamon, garlic, salt, and coriander. It is especially popular in the Caucasus region. The sausage is most commonly grilled or fried before se... READ MORE

Češnjovka is a traditional sausage made from pork. It is slightly spicy due to a large amount of garlic added into it as a flavoring, hence the name that can be translated as garlic sausage. In the city of Samobor, where češ... READ MORE

Weisswurst or white sausage is a famous specialty of the city of Munich, invented in 1857 by a butcher named Sepp Moser. He was working in a restaurant next to his butcher's shop and had used the last of thick sausage skins used to make r... READ MORE

Käsekrainer is a quintessential Austrian gourmet delicacy, a type of sausage filled with small chunks of cheese. It is usually prepared with pork or a mixture of pork, beef, and a variety of spices, while the cheese used for the filling is ty... READ MORE

Mettwurst is a long and thin German sausage made with a combination of pork and beef, flavored with anything from garlic, pepper, marjoram, caraway, and mace to alcoholic beverages such as rum and cognac. The sausage is cured and cold smoked or ai... READ MORE

Knackwurst or knockwurst is a preboiled German sausage made from ground pork, beef, or a combination of both. The sausage is heavily seasoned with garlic and has a high fat content. Unlike bratwurst and other similar sausages, kn... READ MORE

Braunschweiger is a German dish using liverwurst sausage as the main ingredient. The sausage is first sliced into smaller pieces, then combined with smoked meat (such as bacon) in a pan. The two are fried together until they develop a nice, browne... READ MORE

Diot is a traditional sausage hailing from the French region of Savoie. Although there are several varieties of these sausages, they're usually prepared with a combination of fatty ground pork that's seasoned with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. There a... READ MORE

Hurka is a popular Hungarian sausage consisting of ground pork and pork liver, rice, and onions. There are two main varieties: májas hurka, made with liver and rice, and véres hurka, made with blood, rice, and seaso... READ MORE

Lincolnshire sausage is a traditional sausage originating from Lincolnshire. The sausage is made with a combination of coarsely ground pork, sage, breadcrumbs or rusks, salt, and black pepper. The mixture is stuffed into natural pork casings (or s... READ MORE

The spicy medisterpølse is one of the classic Danish pork sausages. Nowadays, it is usually prepared with pork, lard, onions, and a variety of spices such as cloves, allspice, and pepper. It is typically poached for a few minutes before it ... READ MORE

Lókolbász is a Hungarian sausage made from horse meat. During the preparation process, the meat is flavored with paprika, garlic, and caraway. Occasionally, pork fat is added to enrich the flavor and improve texture. Horse sausage is... READ MORE

Morcilla dulce from the Canary Islands is a traditional blood sausage made with pig's blood, lean meat, bacon, sugar, almonds, raisins, garlic, spices like cinnamon and aniseed, and salt. It is a cherished part of the Canarian culinary heritage kn... READ MORE

Jitrnice are one of the most common pork sausages in the Czech Republic. Although there are numerous regional varieties, they mostly consist of pork cuts, various internal organs, and pork liver. Depending on the tradition, some prefer to incorpor... READ MORE

Saucisse de Montbéliard is a smoked sausage made from pork and presented in a natural pork intestine casing. It has a uniquely distinctive smoky flavor which comes from using the wood and sawdust in the smoking process. That proces... READ MORE

Bockwurst is one of the most common sausage varieties enjoyed in Germany. The sausages were originally prepared with finely ground veal, but today they can employ various types of meat and numerous combinations of spices and fresh herbs. They come... READ MORE

Boudin blanc de Rethel is a white pudding sausage made from prime cuts of pork, pork fat, fresh eggs, milk and a secret blend of seasonings which has been protectively treasured since the 17th century. It is traditionally produced in the ... READ MORE

Bregenwurst is a traditional sausage originating from Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. The sausage is made from pork, pork belly, and (in the past) either pig or cattle brain. It's often enriched with the addition of white pepper, cumin, mace, and ... READ MORE

Bahur is a traditional sausage made with a combination of rice and trimmings and blood of pork (but sheep and beef offal can also be used). Onions, bay leaves, cumin, and allspice are also added to the mixture. The ingredients are sautéed b... READ MORE

Black pudding is a famous British delicacy made from animal blood (usually from pigs), oats, and fat. The combined ingredients are stuffed into a casing, and the sausage can then be fried, grilled, boiled, sliced, or crumbled. In Manchester, it is... READ MORE

Lyoner wurst is a parboiled German sausage that consists of pork, bacon, garlic, and a variety of spices, although beef is sometimes also added to the combination. After the parboiling process, the sausage is hot-smoked, and both of its ends are t... READ MORE

Lap cheong is a type of dried, cured Chinese sausage commonly used in various Chinese cuisines, especially Cantonese. It's made primarily from pork meat and fat, seasoned with a mixture of sugar, salt, soy sauce, and often rice wine or rose water,... READ MORE

Mustamakkara is a blood sausage consisting of pig’s blood, pork meat and fat, crushed rye, and flour. Characterized by its dark color, juicy center, and a crisp casing, it comes in various sizes. Consumed throughout the country as a late bre... READ MORE

This soft, finely-textured, fresh Finnish sausage consists of pork meat and various spices. Although it can be cooked with the casing, it is usually crumbled or squeezed out of the casing and subsequently fried, cooked, and incorporated into other... READ MORE

Verivorst is a traditional blood sausage and the country's national dish. It is a typical winter meal, usually served during the Christmas festivities, when piles of verivorst sausages are roasted together with potatoes and pork. The sausage consi... READ MORE

Kartoffelwurst (lit. potato sausage) is a traditional sausage. This type of wurst is usually made with a combination of pork or beef, bacon, stewed onions, potatoes, and spices that vary from one region to another. Offal or groats are often added ... READ MORE

Nakki sausages, commonly known as "nakki" in Finland, are a popular type of small, pre-cooked sausage enjoyed in Finland and other Nordic countries. These sausages are similar to cocktail sausages or frankfurters but are typically shorter in lengt... READ MORE

Krvavice are blood sausages produced mostly throughout continental Croatia, especially in the regions of Zagorje, Istria, Dalmatia, and Slavonija-Baranja. Apart from Croatia, the sausages are also commonly consumed in Slovenia and Serbia. They're ... READ MORE

Hog's pudding is a traditional sausage-like meat product from Devon and Cornwall. It is quite spicy and contains flavorings such as basil, garlic, cumin, and black pepper. The sausage is typically prepared with pork meat or offal, pork fat, bread,... READ MORE

Belonging to the category of cooked sausages, blutwurst is a famous German blood sausage with many regional varieties. It is predominantly made with pork and incorporates animal blood, fat, and meat, next to a wide variety of seasonings such as ma... READ MORE

Newmarket sausages are traditionally made exclusively from high-quality fresh pork cuts from the shoulder, belly or from the whole carcass, and then carefully seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices such as white and black pepper, sal... READ MORE

Andouillette is a French specialty sausage made with pork meat and intestines, onions, wine, pepper, and other seasonings. The sausage contains parts of pig's colon, which is the reason why it is considered to be an acquired taste, as it has an in... READ MORE

Schmierwurst, along with mettwurst and teewurst, belongs to the category of uncooked or raw sausages (rohwurst) that are typically fermented and smoked. The sausage usually consists of finely ground pork, bacon, and spices such as white p... READ MORE

Salamella mantovana is a type of Italian sausage that originates from the Mantova (Mantua) region in Lombardy, Italy. It is traditionally made from a mix of pork meat and fat, seasoned with salt and various spices, including garlic and pepper. The... READ MORE

For over 120 years, Aachen's Christmas sausage has played an integral part in the cultural tradition of the city and has made its butcher shops famous. Aachener Weihnachts-Leberwurst dates back to the 19th century, when the butchers of Aachen perf... READ MORE

Pylsur sausage is the Icelandic version of a hot dog sausage and is the main component of Iceland's beloved hot dogs, called "pylsur." Known for its distinctive flavor and high-quality ingredients, pylsur sausage is an essential part of Icelandic ... READ MORE

Kohlwurst is a traditional sausage that is particularly popular in northern Germany, especially in regions like Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony. Its name translates to "cabbage sausage", as it is often served with kale (Grünkohl) or other... READ MORE