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
Sausage | Origin | Meat Type | Flavor Profile | Cooking Method | Key Ingredients |
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Alheira de Mirandela | Portugal | Mixed | Smoky, savory | Grilling, frying | Poultry, bread, garlic, paprika |
Andouille | USA | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Smoking, grilling | Pork, garlic, onions, spices |
Andouille | France | Pork, Offal | Umami | Grilling, Poaching | |
Bangers | United Kingdom | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices |
Beef Sausage-English | United Kingdom | Beef | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Beef, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices |
Beef Sausage-Kosher | Jewish | Beef | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Kosher beef, kosher ingredients |
Bockwurst | Germany | Pork, veal | Mild, smoky | Grilling, boiling | Pork, veal, milk, eggs, spices |
Bockwurst-American | United States | Pork, beef, veal | Mild, smoky | Grilling, boiling | Pork, beef, veal, milk, eggs, spices |
Boerewors | South Africa | Beef, pork | Spicy, savory | Grilling | Beef, pork, coriander, spices |
Botifarra Catalana Cruda | Spain | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling | Pork, garlic, spices |
Botillo del Bierzo | Spain | Pork | Smoky, savory | Boiling, grilling | Pork, pork ribs, cured meat, spices |
Boudin Cajun | United States | Pork, rice | Spicy, savory | Boiling, frying | Pork, rice, onions, peppers, Cajun spices |
Bratwurst | Germany | Pork, veal, beef | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, veal, beef, herbs, spices |
Bratwurst-Austrian | Austria | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, garlic, paprika, mustard |
Bratwurst-Curry | Germany | Pork | Mild, curry-infused | Grilling, frying | Pork, curry powder, spices |
Bratwurst-Hamburger | Germany | Pork, beef | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, beef, garlic, spices |
Bratwurst with Egg and Milk | Germany | Pork | Mild, creamy | Grilling, frying | Pork, egg, milk, spices |
Breakfast | United States | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, spices |
Butifarra | Spain | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Quality Pork, Salt, Pepper |
Butifarra Dulce | Spain | Pork | Mild, sweet | Grilling, frying | Pork, honey, cinnamon, cloves |
Cabbage Pork Sausage | China | Pork | Savory, cabbage | Steaming, frying | Pork, cabbage, garlic, spices |
Cervellata | Italy | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling | Pork, chili pepper, fennel seeds, spices |
Ćevapčići | Balkans | Beef, lamb, pork | Savory, grilled | Grilling | Mixed meats, garlic, spices |
Chakalaka Boerewors | South Africa | Beef, pork | Spicy, flavorful | Grilling | Beef, pork, chakalaka spice mix |
Chaurice | USA, France | Pork | Spicy, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, garlic, paprika, spices |
Chiang Mai Sausage | Thailand | Pork, herbs | Spicy, aromatic | Grilling | Pork, lemongrass, galangal, spices |
Chipolata | France, United Kingdom | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices |
Chipolata with Rice | United Kingdom | Pork | Mild, textured | Grilling, frying | Pork, rice, herbs, spices |
Choriqueso | Mexico | Pork, beef | Spicy, cheesy | Grilling | Pork, beef, cheese, spices |
Chorizo Antioqueño | Colombia | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, chili pepper, cumin, spices |
Chorizo Argentinian | Argentina | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, paprika, garlic, spices |
Chorizo Aromático | Spain | Pork | Spicy, aromatic | Grilling, frying | Pork, paprika, cumin, garlic, spices |
Chorizo Criollo Argentino | Argentina | Pork | Spicy, flavorful | Grilling, frying | Pork, paprika, garlic, spices |
Chorizo Criollo Colombiano | Colombia | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, paprika, garlic, spices |
Chorizo Cubano | Cuba | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, garlic, spices |
Chorizo Mexican | Mexico | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, chili pepper, garlic, spices |
Chorizo Parillero | Argentina | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, chili pepper, garlic, spices |
Chorizo Porteño | Argentina | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, chili pepper, garlic, spices |
Chorizo-Puerto Rican | Puerto Rico | Pork | Spicy, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, garlic, oregano, paprika |
Chorizo Rojo de Teror | Spain | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, paprika, garlic, spices |
Chorizo-Spanish-Fresh | Spain | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, garlic, paprika, spices |
Chorizo Verde | Mexico | Pork | Spicy, green | Grilling, frying | Pork, chili pepper, herbs, spices |
Cotchino Modena | Italy | Pork | Mild, tender | Boiling, roasting | Pork, herbs, spices |
Cumberland Sausage-Traditional | United Kingdom | Pork | Spicy, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices |
Epping Sausage | United Kingdom | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices |
Excelsior Sausage | United States | Pork | Mild, smoky | Grilling | Pork, herbs, spices |
Figatells | Corsica | Pork, liver | Savory, liver flavor | Grilling | Pork, liver, spices |
Fränkische Bratwurst | Germany | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, marjoram, ginger, spices |
Gloucester Sausage | United Kingdom | Pork, beef | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, beef, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices |
Greek Sausage | Greece | Pork, lamb | Spicy, flavorful | Grilling | Pork, lamb, garlic, herbs, spices |
Hessische Bratwurst | Germany | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, nutmeg, ginger, spices |
Hmong Sausage | Hmong cuisine | Pork, herbs | Savory, aromatic | Grilling | Pork, lemongrass, galangal, chili, lime, herbs, spices |
Jalapeno Sausage | United States | Pork | Spicy, tangy | Grilling, frying | Pork, jalapeno peppers, spices |
Karnatzlach | Romania, Moldova | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, garlic, paprika, spices |
Lamb Sausage | Wales | Lamb | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Lamb, herbs, spices |
Leek Sausage | Wales | Pork, leek | Mild, leek flavor | Grilling, frying | Pork, leek, herbs, spices |
Lincolnshire Sausage | United Kingdom | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, sage, herbs, spices |
Lincolnshire Sausage-Traditional | United Kingdom | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, sage, herbs, spices |
Linguica-Brazilian | Brazil, Portugal | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, garlic, paprika, spices |
Longanisa | Philippines, Mexico, Spain | Pork | Sweet, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, garlic, vinegar, spices |
Longaniza Chilena | Chile | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, paprika, chili pepper, spices |
Longaniza Dominicana | Dominican Republic | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, oregano, garlic, spices |
Longaniza Fresca | Spain | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, paprika, garlic, spices |
Longaniza Murciana | Spain | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, paprika, garlic, spices |
Longaniza Parillera | Argentina | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, paprika, garlic, spices |
Longaniza-Puerto Rican | Puerto Rico | Pork | Spicy, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, garlic, oregano, spices |
Lorne Sausage and Square | Scotland | Pork | Mild, square shape | Grilling, frying | Pork, breadcrumbs, spices |
Loukanika | Greece | Pork | Spicy, aromatic | Grilling | Pork, orange zest, garlic, spices |
Lucanica | Italy | Pork | Mild, smoky | Grilling | Pork, fennel seeds, garlic, spices |
Luganega di Monza | Italy | Pork | Mild, aromatic | Grilling, frying | Pork, garlic, nutmeg, spices |
Macedonian Sausage | North Macedonia | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, paprika, garlic, spices |
Makanek | Lebanon | Beef, lamb | Spicy, tangy | Grilling, frying | Beef, lamb, spices, pine nuts |
Manchester Sausage | United Kingdom | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices |
Marylebone | United Kingdom | Beef, pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Beef, pork, breadcrumbs, spices |
Medister | Denmark | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, milk, onions, spices |
Mediterranean Chicken Sausage | Mediterranean | Chicken | Herby, flavorful | Grilling | Chicken, herbs, spices |
Merguez | North Africa | Lamb | Spicy, flavorful | Grilling | Lamb, cumin, garlic, spices |
Mititei | Romania | Pork, beef, lamb | Spicy, garlicky | Grilling | Mixed meats, garlic, spices |
Newmarket Sausage with Bread | United Kingdom | Pork | Mild, bread flavor | Grilling, frying | Pork, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices |
Newmarket Sausage with Rusk | United Kingdom | Pork | Mild, textured | Grilling, frying | Pork, rusk, herbs, spices |
Nürnberger Bratwürste | Germany | Pork | Mild, Fatty | Grilling | Pork, marjoram, spices |
Obispo de Tenancingo | Mexico | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, chili pepper, spices |
Oriental Pork Sausage | China | Pork | Savory, aromatic | Steaming, frying | Pork, ginger, garlic, spices |
Oxford Sausage | United Kingdom | Pork, veal or beef | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, veal, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices |
Patatera | Spain | Pork, potatoes | Mild, potato flavor | Grilling, frying | Pork, potatoes, garlic, spices |
Pfälzer Bratwurst | Germany | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, marjoram, spices |
Pork and Apple Sausage-West Country | United Kingdom | Pork | Sweet, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, apples, herbs, spices |
Pork Sausage-American | United States | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, spices |
Pork Sausage-English | United Kingdom | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, herbs, spices |
Pork Sausage with Potato Flour | China | Pork | Mild, starchy | Steaming, frying | Pork, potato flour, spices |
Potato Sausage | Germany, Sweden | Pork, potatoes | Mild | Grilling, frying | Pork, potatoes, spices |
Pork Sausage with Potato & Sage | United Kingdom | Pork | Mild | Grilling, frying | Pork, potatoes, sage, spices |
Pork Sausage with Rice | China | Pork | Mild, textured | Steaming, frying | Pork, rice, spices |
Rheinische Bratwurst | Germany | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, marjoram, ginger, spices |
Rheinische Bratwurst-Smoked | Germany | Pork | Smoky, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, marjoram, ginger, spices |
Rookworst | Netherlands | Pork | Smoky, savory | Boiling, grilling | Pork, spices |
Sai Grok Sausage | Thailand | Pork | Sweet, tangy | Grilling | Pork, lemongrass, galangal, spices |
Salchicha de Ternera | Spain | Beef | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Beef, garlic, spices |
Salchicha de Trufas | Spain | Pork, truffles | Earthy, truffle flavor | Grilling | Pork, truffles, spices |
Salchicha Roja | Spain | Pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, paprika, garlic, spices |
Salsiccia Fresca | Italy | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, garlic, fennel seeds, spices |
Saucisse Aux Choix (Cabbage Sausage) | France | Pork | Savory, cabbage | Grilling, frying | Pork, cabbage, spices |
Saucisse de Choux | France | Pork | Savory, cabbage | Grilling, frying | Pork, cabbage, spices |
Saucisse de Morteau | France | Pork | Smoky, savory | Boiling, grilling | Pork, garlic, spices |
Saucisse de Toulouse | France | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, garlic, herbs, spices |
Saucisse de Veau au Citron | France | Veal | Mild, lemony | Grilling, frying | Veal, lemon zest, spices |
Schlesische Bratwurst | Germany | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, caraway seeds, garlic, spices |
Sheftalia | Cyprus | Pork, lamb | Mild, herbaceous | Grilling | Pork, lamb, onions, herbs, spices |
Suffolk Sausage | United Kingdom | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, breadcrumbs, herbs, spices |
Texas Hot Links | United States | Beef, pork | Spicy, smoky | Grilling | Beef, pork, chili pepper, spices |
Turkey Sausage | United States | Turkey | Savory, herby | Grilling, frying | Turkey, herbs, spices |
Thüringer Bratwurst | Germany | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, caraway seeds, marjoram, spices |
Tomato Sausage | Italy | Pork, tomatoes | Savory, tomato | Grilling, frying | Pork, tomatoes, garlic, spices |
Tomato Sausage-English | United Kingdom | Pork, tomatoes | Savory, tomato | Grilling, frying | Pork, tomatoes, breadcrumbs, spices |
Thüringer Rostbratwurst | Germany | Pork | Mild, smoky | Grilling, frying | Pork, caraway seeds, spices |
Vigan Longanisa | Philippines | Pork | Sweet, garlicky | Grilling, frying | Pork, garlic, vinegar, spices |
White Bratwurst | Germany | Veal, pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, Poached | Veal, pork, milk, herbs, spices |
White Sausage-Polish | Poland | Pork | Mild, savory | Boiling, frying | Pork, breadcrumbs, milk, spices |
Weißwurst (White Sausage) | Germany | Veal, pork | Mild, savory | Poached | Veal, pork, parsley, spices |
Wild Bratwurst | Germany | Pork | Rich. fatty | Grilling | Pork, spices |
Wiltshire Pudding | United Kingdom | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, breadcrumbs (rusk), herbs, spices |
Yorkshire Sausage | United Kingdom | Pork | Mild, savory | Grilling, frying | Pork, herbs, spices |
Zampone Modena | Italy | Pork | Savory, rich | Boiling, frying | Pork, gelatinous meat, spices stuffed into foot casing |
Other resources that can highlight the variations.
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