List of sausage

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List of Sausages[edit | edit source]

This is a comprehensive list of sausages from around the world. Sausages are a popular food item made from ground meat, often mixed with spices and other ingredients, and encased in a cylindrical shape. They can be cooked in various ways, such as grilling, frying, or boiling. Below is a list of sausages categorized by their country of origin.

Africa[edit | edit source]

South Africa[edit | edit source]

  • Boerewors - A traditional South African sausage made from beef, pork, or lamb, flavored with spices such as coriander and cloves.

Asia[edit | edit source]

China[edit | edit source]

  • Lap cheong - A Chinese sausage made from pork and various spices, often used in stir-fries and rice dishes.
  • Yun chang - A Chinese sausage made from pork liver, typically used in soups and stews.

India[edit | edit source]

  • Kolbasz - A spicy Indian sausage made from pork, beef, or chicken, flavored with a blend of Indian spices.

Europe[edit | edit source]

Germany[edit | edit source]

  • Bratwurst - A German sausage made from pork, beef, or veal, seasoned with spices such as nutmeg, ginger, and coriander.
  • Currywurst - A German sausage served with curry ketchup, often accompanied by fries.
  • Weisswurst - A traditional Bavarian sausage made from minced veal and pork back bacon, flavored with parsley, mace, and lemon zest.

Italy[edit | edit source]

  • Mortadella - An Italian sausage made from finely ground pork, flavored with spices such as garlic and black pepper.
  • Salami - A cured Italian sausage made from fermented and air-dried meat, often flavored with garlic and various herbs.

North America[edit | edit source]

United States[edit | edit source]

  • Hot dog - A popular American sausage made from beef, pork, or a combination of both, served in a bun with various toppings.
  • Italian sausage - An American sausage made from pork, seasoned with fennel, garlic, and other spices.

Oceania[edit | edit source]

Australia[edit | edit source]

  • Snag - An Australian term for a sausage, often served on a slice of bread with tomato sauce.

South America[edit | edit source]

Argentina[edit | edit source]

  • Chorizo - An Argentine sausage made from pork, beef, or a combination of both, flavored with spices such as paprika and garlic.

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