This is for those interested in the wide variations of sausages across the planet.

Please find this exhaustive list!

Sausages From All Over the World

SausageOriginMeat TypeFlavor ProfileCooking MethodKey Ingredients
Alheira de MirandelaPortugalMixedSmoky, savoryGrilling, fryingPoultry, bread, garlic, paprika
AndouilleUSAPorkSpicy, smokySmoking, grillingPork, garlic, onions, spices
AndouilleFrancePork, OffalUmamiGrilling, Poaching
BangersUnited KingdomPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices
Beef Sausage-EnglishUnited KingdomBeefMild, savoryGrilling, fryingBeef, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices
Beef Sausage-KosherJewishBeefMild, savoryGrilling, fryingKosher beef, kosher ingredients
BockwurstGermanyPork, vealMild, smokyGrilling, boilingPork, veal, milk, eggs, spices
Bockwurst-AmericanUnited StatesPork, beef, vealMild, smokyGrilling, boilingPork, beef, veal, milk, eggs, spices
BoereworsSouth AfricaBeef, porkSpicy, savoryGrillingBeef, pork, coriander, spices
Botifarra Catalana CrudaSpainPorkMild, savoryGrillingPork, garlic, spices
Botillo del BierzoSpainPorkSmoky, savoryBoiling, grillingPork, pork ribs, cured meat, spices
Boudin CajunUnited StatesPork, riceSpicy, savoryBoiling, fryingPork, rice, onions, peppers, Cajun spices
BratwurstGermanyPork, veal, beefMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, veal, beef, herbs, spices
Bratwurst-AustrianAustriaPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, garlic, paprika, mustard
Bratwurst-CurryGermanyPorkMild, curry-infusedGrilling, fryingPork, curry powder, spices
Bratwurst-HamburgerGermanyPork, beefMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, beef, garlic, spices
Bratwurst with Egg and MilkGermanyPorkMild, creamyGrilling, fryingPork, egg, milk, spices
BreakfastUnited StatesPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, spices
ButifarraSpainPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingQuality Pork, Salt, Pepper
Butifarra DulceSpainPorkMild, sweetGrilling, fryingPork, honey, cinnamon, cloves
Cabbage Pork SausageChinaPorkSavory, cabbageSteaming, fryingPork, cabbage, garlic, spices
CervellataItalyPorkSpicy, smokyGrillingPork, chili pepper, fennel seeds, spices
ĆevapčićiBalkansBeef, lamb, porkSavory, grilledGrillingMixed meats, garlic, spices
Chakalaka BoereworsSouth AfricaBeef, porkSpicy, flavorfulGrillingBeef, pork, chakalaka spice mix
ChauriceUSA, FrancePorkSpicy, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, garlic, paprika, spices
Chiang Mai SausageThailandPork, herbsSpicy, aromaticGrillingPork, lemongrass, galangal, spices
ChipolataFrance, United KingdomPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices
Chipolata with RiceUnited KingdomPorkMild, texturedGrilling, fryingPork, rice, herbs, spices
ChoriquesoMexicoPork, beefSpicy, cheesyGrillingPork, beef, cheese, spices
Chorizo AntioqueñoColombiaPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, chili pepper, cumin, spices
Chorizo ArgentinianArgentinaPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, paprika, garlic, spices
Chorizo AromáticoSpainPorkSpicy, aromaticGrilling, fryingPork, paprika, cumin, garlic, spices
Chorizo Criollo ArgentinoArgentinaPorkSpicy, flavorfulGrilling, fryingPork, paprika, garlic, spices
Chorizo Criollo ColombianoColombiaPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, paprika, garlic, spices
Chorizo CubanoCubaPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, garlic, spices
Chorizo MexicanMexicoPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, chili pepper, garlic, spices
Chorizo ParilleroArgentinaPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, chili pepper, garlic, spices
Chorizo PorteñoArgentinaPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, chili pepper, garlic, spices
Chorizo-Puerto RicanPuerto RicoPorkSpicy, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, garlic, oregano, paprika
Chorizo Rojo de TerorSpainPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, paprika, garlic, spices
Chorizo-Spanish-FreshSpainPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, garlic, paprika, spices
Chorizo VerdeMexicoPorkSpicy, greenGrilling, fryingPork, chili pepper, herbs, spices
Cotchino ModenaItalyPorkMild, tenderBoiling, roastingPork, herbs, spices
Cumberland Sausage-TraditionalUnited KingdomPorkSpicy, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices
Epping SausageUnited KingdomPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices
Excelsior SausageUnited StatesPorkMild, smokyGrillingPork, herbs, spices
FigatellsCorsicaPork, liverSavory, liver flavorGrillingPork, liver, spices
Fränkische BratwurstGermanyPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, marjoram, ginger, spices
Gloucester SausageUnited KingdomPork, beefMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, beef, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices
Greek SausageGreecePork, lambSpicy, flavorfulGrillingPork, lamb, garlic, herbs, spices
Hessische BratwurstGermanyPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, nutmeg, ginger, spices
Hmong SausageHmong cuisinePork, herbsSavory, aromaticGrillingPork, lemongrass, galangal, chili, lime, herbs, spices
Jalapeno SausageUnited StatesPorkSpicy, tangyGrilling, fryingPork, jalapeno peppers, spices
KarnatzlachRomania, MoldovaPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, garlic, paprika, spices
Lamb SausageWalesLambMild, savoryGrilling, fryingLamb, herbs, spices
Leek SausageWalesPork, leekMild, leek flavorGrilling, fryingPork, leek, herbs, spices
Lincolnshire SausageUnited KingdomPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, sage, herbs, spices
Lincolnshire Sausage-TraditionalUnited KingdomPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, sage, herbs, spices
Linguica-BrazilianBrazil, PortugalPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, garlic, paprika, spices
LonganisaPhilippines, Mexico, SpainPorkSweet, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, garlic, vinegar, spices
Longaniza ChilenaChilePorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, paprika, chili pepper, spices
Longaniza DominicanaDominican RepublicPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, oregano, garlic, spices
Longaniza FrescaSpainPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, paprika, garlic, spices
Longaniza MurcianaSpainPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, paprika, garlic, spices
Longaniza ParilleraArgentinaPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, paprika, garlic, spices
Longaniza-Puerto RicanPuerto RicoPorkSpicy, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, garlic, oregano, spices
Lorne Sausage and SquareScotlandPorkMild, square shapeGrilling, fryingPork, breadcrumbs, spices
LoukanikaGreecePorkSpicy, aromaticGrillingPork, orange zest, garlic, spices
LucanicaItalyPorkMild, smokyGrillingPork, fennel seeds, garlic, spices
Luganega di MonzaItalyPorkMild, aromaticGrilling, fryingPork, garlic, nutmeg, spices
Macedonian SausageNorth MacedoniaPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, paprika, garlic, spices
MakanekLebanonBeef, lambSpicy, tangyGrilling, fryingBeef, lamb, spices, pine nuts
Manchester SausageUnited KingdomPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices
MaryleboneUnited KingdomBeef, porkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingBeef, pork, breadcrumbs, spices
MedisterDenmarkPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, milk, onions, spices
Mediterranean Chicken SausageMediterraneanChickenHerby, flavorfulGrillingChicken, herbs, spices
MerguezNorth AfricaLambSpicy, flavorfulGrillingLamb, cumin, garlic, spices
MititeiRomaniaPork, beef, lambSpicy, garlickyGrillingMixed meats, garlic, spices
Newmarket Sausage with BreadUnited KingdomPorkMild, bread flavorGrilling, fryingPork, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices
Newmarket Sausage with RuskUnited KingdomPorkMild, texturedGrilling, fryingPork, rusk, herbs, spices
Nürnberger BratwürsteGermanyPorkMild, FattyGrillingPork, marjoram, spices
Obispo de TenancingoMexicoPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, chili pepper, spices
Oriental Pork SausageChinaPorkSavory, aromaticSteaming, fryingPork, ginger, garlic, spices
Oxford SausageUnited KingdomPork, veal or beefMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, veal, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices
PatateraSpainPork, potatoesMild, potato flavorGrilling, fryingPork, potatoes, garlic, spices
Pfälzer BratwurstGermanyPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, marjoram, spices
Pork and Apple Sausage-West CountryUnited KingdomPorkSweet, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, apples, herbs, spices
Pork Sausage-AmericanUnited StatesPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, spices
Pork Sausage-EnglishUnited KingdomPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, herbs, spices
Pork Sausage with Potato FlourChinaPorkMild, starchySteaming, fryingPork, potato flour, spices
Potato SausageGermany, SwedenPork, potatoesMildGrilling, fryingPork, potatoes, spices
Pork Sausage with Potato & SageUnited KingdomPorkMildGrilling, fryingPork, potatoes, sage, spices
Pork Sausage with RiceChinaPorkMild, texturedSteaming, fryingPork, rice, spices
Rheinische BratwurstGermanyPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, marjoram, ginger, spices
Rheinische Bratwurst-SmokedGermanyPorkSmoky, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, marjoram, ginger, spices
RookworstNetherlandsPorkSmoky, savoryBoiling, grillingPork, spices
Sai Grok SausageThailandPorkSweet, tangyGrillingPork, lemongrass, galangal, spices
Salchicha de TerneraSpainBeefMild, savoryGrilling, fryingBeef, garlic, spices
Salchicha de TrufasSpainPork, trufflesEarthy, truffle flavorGrillingPork, truffles, spices
Salchicha RojaSpainPorkSpicy, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, paprika, garlic, spices
Salsiccia FrescaItalyPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, garlic, fennel seeds, spices
Saucisse Aux Choix (Cabbage Sausage)FrancePorkSavory, cabbageGrilling, fryingPork, cabbage, spices
Saucisse de ChouxFrancePorkSavory, cabbageGrilling, fryingPork, cabbage, spices
Saucisse de MorteauFrancePorkSmoky, savoryBoiling, grillingPork, garlic, spices
Saucisse de ToulouseFrancePorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, garlic, herbs, spices
Saucisse de Veau au CitronFranceVealMild, lemonyGrilling, fryingVeal, lemon zest, spices
Schlesische BratwurstGermanyPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, caraway seeds, garlic, spices
SheftaliaCyprusPork, lambMild, herbaceousGrillingPork, lamb, onions, herbs, spices
Suffolk SausageUnited KingdomPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices
Texas Hot LinksUnited StatesBeef, porkSpicy, smokyGrillingBeef, pork, chili pepper, spices
Turkey SausageUnited StatesTurkeySavory, herbyGrilling, fryingTurkey, herbs, spices
Thüringer BratwurstGermanyPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, caraway seeds, marjoram, spices
Tomato SausageItalyPork, tomatoesSavory, tomatoGrilling, fryingPork, tomatoes, garlic, spices
Tomato Sausage-EnglishUnited KingdomPork, tomatoesSavory, tomatoGrilling, fryingPork, tomatoes, breadcrumbs, spices
Thüringer RostbratwurstGermanyPorkMild, smokyGrilling, fryingPork, caraway seeds, spices
Vigan LonganisaPhilippinesPorkSweet, garlickyGrilling, fryingPork, garlic, vinegar, spices
White BratwurstGermanyVeal, porkMild, savoryGrilling, PoachedVeal, pork, milk, herbs, spices
White Sausage-PolishPolandPorkMild, savoryBoiling, fryingPork, breadcrumbs, milk, spices
Weißwurst (White Sausage)GermanyVeal, porkMild, savoryPoachedVeal, pork, parsley, spices
Wild BratwurstGermanyPorkRich. fattyGrillingPork, spices
Wiltshire PuddingUnited KingdomPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, breadcrumbs (rusk), herbs, spices
Yorkshire SausageUnited KingdomPorkMild, savoryGrilling, fryingPork, herbs, spices
Zampone ModenaItalyPorkSavory, richBoiling, fryingPork, gelatinous meat, spices stuffed into foot casing

Other resources that can highlight the variations.

https://www.tasteatlas.com/best-rated-sausages-in-the-world

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