What differentiates traditional Cumberland sausages from other sausages is their distinctively long and coiled shape. This English delicacy is pink in color, made from seasoned pork, and has a coarse texture. It consists of several basic ingredients: ground pork meat, rusk, water or ice, and seasonings and spices such as pepper, salt, thyme, nutmeg, and cayenne peper.

Cumberland sausage must be made in the county of Cumbria using traditional methods. For a nice hearty supper, try this succulent sausage roasted with Cumberland sauce, potato mash, and fresh watercress on the side.