Saucisson de l'Ardèche

Saucisson de l'Ardéche is a sausage made from pork meat and fat, produced in the Ardéche region in south-east France. According to the traditional recipe, a mixture of matured and fresh meat are minced, heat-treated, dried, and placed in natural pork intestines.

Depending on the part of the intestines that the meat is placed into, different varieties of sausages are produced and aptly named, varying in shape, weight, and diameter. There are six varieties - Saucisse séche, Petit Chaudin, Chaudin, Gros Chaudin, Rosette, and Jésus, with Gros Chaudin being the largest one, weighing over 2 kilograms.

When sliced, the sausages are dark red, salty, spicy, meaty, and acidic in flavor, with a delicate and pleasant texture that melts in the mouth. Enjoy it in salads, sandwiches, or served with hard cheeses.