Cooked Sausages

Salsiccia is a universal name for different types of fresh Italian sausage. It usually refers to a sausage made with minced or ground pork meat, pork fat, and numerous spices. The mixture is stuffed into a natural pork or sheep casing, and it is r... READ MORE

Chistorra is a fast-cured sausage made from pork, either from the belly or the jowl. Minced pork is sometimes combined with minced beef, and the sausage is traditionally flavored with garlic, salt, and paprika, which gives the sausage its characte... READ MORE

Boerewors is a South African sausage that's shaped into a coil and must contain at least 90% meat, while the other 10% consists of spices (nutmeg, allspice, cloves, black pepper...) and other ingredients. The fat in the meat must not exceed 30%. T... READ MORE

Merguez is a spicy, flavorful sausage that originates from North Africa, particularly Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco. It is traditionally made from ground lamb or beef, or a combination of both. Merguez is known for its distinctive red color, which... READ MORE

The filling for this traditional smoked delicacy is made by combining small pieces of meat and bread. This sausage is traditionally smoked using olive or oak wood, which gives it a unique flavor, aroma, and color while enhancing the flavor of the ... READ MORE

The municipality of Vinhais is the fumeiro (smokehouse) capital of the Trás-os-Montes region, and it produces some of the best cured meat products in the world. Vinhais sausage is a smoked sausage made with cooked meat of ... READ MORE

Chorizo is a Spanish sausage consisting of chopped pork meat and fat that is seasoned with paprika, and sometimes garlic. The combination of these ingredients is then stuffed into a natural casing. Chorizo is characterized by its red color, due to... READ MORE

Sucuk or sujuk is a semi-dry, spicy sausage with a high fat content, popular in Middle Eastern, Balkan and Central Asian cuisines. It is traditionally prepared with ground beef and spices such as cumin, salt, paprika, and garlic. The sausage shoul... READ MORE

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

A true Argentinian asado is only complete with chorizo, a fresh pork (or beef or pork and beef) sausage seasoned with paprika, pepper, oregano, and garlic. It is briefly soaked in water and then grilled until the outside is charred, but the inside... READ MORE

Kiełbasa wędzona is a type of traditional Polish smoked kiełbasa. It is prepared with ground pork meat which is cured before it is seasoned with salt, pepper, sugar, garlic, and (optionally) marjoram. The ground meat mixture is then placed into a ... READ MORE

Salsiccia di Bra is a traditional sausage hailing from Bra in Cuneo, Italy. Although the exact recipe is a secret, certified producers say that the secret of this cylindrical sausage lies in the right amount of lean veal meat, pig's fat, sea salt,... READ MORE

St. Galler bratwurst is a traditional sausage that's eaten throughout the country, but it's especially popular in the city of St. Gallen. The sausage is made with a combination of veal, pork, milk, salt, white pepper, and mace. The combination can... READ MORE

Crawfish boudin is a specialty of Cajun cuisine, a sausage that is traditionally prepared with freshly chopped crawfish meat and sautéed finely cut vegetables such as onions, celery, green onion tops, bell peppers, garlic, and parsley. The ... READ MORE

What was once an item for survival during the cold winter months and a technique of not wasting meat scraps is nowadays a delicacy consumed throughout Germany and abroad. Bratwurst stems from two words, an Old High German word brat, meani... 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

Luganega is a special variety of Italian sausage whose origin is still a subject of debate - although today it is widely recognized as a northern sausage, some say that it originated from the south, deriving its name from the ancient town of Lucan... READ MORE

Cârnaţi de Pleşcoi are popular Romanian sausages made with mutton, chili peppers, and garlic. They are one of the first Romanian products that will be part of the EU’s list of certified traditional products. Cârnaţi de Pleşcoi ar... 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

Sai oua is a spicy pork sausage infused with an array of aromatic local herbs and spices. Popular in Laos and northern Thailand, the sausage is usually served alongside another regional favorite - sticky rice - to create a contrasting and layered ... READ MORE

This smoked Portuguese sausage is typically made with a combination of various types of meat, bread, garlic, olive oil, and paprika. It is believed that the original alheira was invented during the Inquisition by Portuguese Jews who had to practic... READ MORE

The most famous cured meat product in Bulgaria is known as lukanka, a traditional, aromatic sausage made with a mixture of minced pork and veal. The sausage is usually heavily spiced with salt, black pepper, hot and sweet peppers, cumin, nutmeg, a... READ MORE

Morcilla de Burgos are blood sausages that are traditionally made in the province of Burgos. This is one of the many varieties of blood sausage, or black pudding, present all around the world. The recipe for this delicacy is fairly simple... READ MORE

Sausage sizzle is a popular Australian and New Zealander event in which sausages are grilled or barbecued. The event mostly occurs in large public spaces. Sausage sizzles can be a free event or a fundraiser event for a local community organization... 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

Droëwors is a South African dried jerky sausage based on the popular boerewors sausage. It's made from beef or mutton with sheep tail fat, coriander, vinegar, and various spices. It's sometimes enriched with garlic or chili peppers. These thi... READ MORE

Kiełbasa Polska is one of the most traditional Polish sausages that is made following an age-old method of sausage making. This variety of sausage consists of lean pork, semi-fat pork, sugar, garlic, and spices such as pepper, marjoram, ground mus... READ MORE

Among the broad group of Polish sausages, the smoked wiejska kielbasa stands out as the most traditional and popular variety of them all. The sausage is usually prepared with fat trimmings and a combination of ground pork and veal, and then it is ... READ MORE

Longaniza is a flavorful Spanish sausage made from pork, traditionally flavored with cinnamon, aniseed, garlic, nutmeg, paprika, and vinegar. It is characterized by its long, thin shape, and is often consumed sliced and paired with bread, although... READ MORE

This smoked Portuguese sausage borrows its name from flour (farina), which is its main component alongside meat and various seasonings such as wine, garlic, bay leaf, and paprika. Though it is nowadays mostly prepared with pork meat and p... 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

Also known as Wisconsin's soul food, beer brats are a unique American addition to German cuisine. As there was a large number of German immigrants in Wisconsin, the German sausage known as bratwurst became very popular in the region, espe... 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

Sobrassada is a unique specialty from the Balearic Islands, a sausage with a reddish-orange color, made from ground pork, pork fat, paprika, salt, and pepper. The meat should come from locally grown black pigs which are related to the Ibéri... READ MORE

Sai krok Isan is a fermented sausage from the Isan region. It is made with a mixture of ground pork meat and fat, combined with garlic, sticky rice, salt, and pepper in a natural encasing. The sausage is then allowed to dry and ferment for several... READ MORE

Spišské párky is a smoked sausage that comes in sheep intestine casings which have been separated by twisting. It has been produced for more than a century in the Slovak Republic and was first made during the visit of... READ MORE

Luganega is a special variety of sausage whose origin is still a subject of debate - although today it is widely recognized as a northern sausage, some say that it originated from the south, deriving its name from the ancient town of Lucania. Main... READ MORE

Makanek are small Lebanese sausages made with lamb, beef, or a combination of both. The sausages are seasoned and spiced with cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, pine nuts, vinegar, and white wine. The combination of ground meat and spices is stuffed into sh... READ MORE

Debreceni kolbász is a Hungarian sausage made with pork and spices such as garlic, paprika, pepper, and marjoram, which account for the reddish-orange color of the sausage. It is named after the Hungarian town of Debrecen. These sausages ar... READ MORE

As the name suggests, this Spanish sausage originates from Granada. It is made with a combination of pork belly, jowl, fat, blood, onions, salt, and spices such as oregano and paprika. This blood sausage variety is often used for tapas or consumed... 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