If you love sausage, you know how much variation and flavor they can bring to a meal. Many of us want to broaden our epicurean horizons, but finding the time to cook gourmet meals can be challenging. However, if you’re passionate about trying flavors you’ve never experienced before, looking for global inspiration is an excellent way to achieve this goal.
Finding the best sausage in the world means experimenting with global flavors and finding ways to integrate them into your diet.
Why the World Loves Sausage
Few ingredients have captivated world cuisine and enjoyed enduring popularity like the world’s best sausages — dinner sausage sales alone amounted to $4.9 billion in 2023! They’re versatile, flavorful and suitable for any meal, making them a staple for food enthusiasts worldwide. Sausages were invented over 5,000 years ago, and evidence of sausages across cultures shows their global popularity.
Many of us love adding a modern, global twist to our meals, and sausage types from around the world meet our needs for novelty and experimentation. Sausages are convenient and versatile, allowing you to add some international fusion to quick, healthy meals. In today’s interconnected world, sausages enable us to experience global cultures with our loved ones from the comfort of our homes.
5 of the World’s Greatest Sausages
Many countries have a traditional sausage that reflects their cultures. We’ve narrowed down some of the world’s best sausage dishes to inspire your meals and transport you across the globe from your kitchen.
Italian Sausage
If you are interested in trying flavors from Italy, Italian flavors rarely get more authentic and versatile than Italian sausage. From classic regional dishes to unique family dinners, sweet or spicy Italian sausage adds a homey and sophisticated dynamic to every meal. Almost anything goes with Italian sausage, making it a dynamic protein choice for busy families.
Sausage and peppers is a traditional Italian recipe that brings the taste of Italy to your home in a flavorful dose of comfort food. Score Italian sausages, and cut bell peppers into eighths. You can use sweet or spicy sausage and any bell peppers you choose. Slice up some cherry tomatoes, and cut baby potatoes in half. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on a sheet pan, and roast at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Slice 1 yellow onion and 2 shallots, then toss in olive oil with salt, pepper and oregano. Spread the mixture on a sheet pan and broil for another 10 minutes. You can also try this stadium sausage and peppers recipe if you’re looking for a quick, family-friendly alternative.
Kielbasa
Kielbasa, or Polish sausage, has a rich history dating back centuries. It’s an integral part of Poland’s cultural identity and is known for its rich, smoky flavor. The sausage is traditionally smoked after curing, which adds richness to the flavor profile. Kielbasa is a staple ingredient in bigos, Poland’s national dish. Like most sausages, it’s versatile enough to use in different dishes. This Kielbasa kraut recipe is the perfect dinner for any season.
Slice one 16-ounce package of Kielbasa sausage into 1-2 inch pieces. Brown it in a skillet and drain. Add a can of stewed tomatoes, a can of chopped kraut, and a can of hot rotel. Let simmer for about 25 minutes. After it cools, serve it up.
Chinese Sausage
Chinese sausage, sometimes referred to by its Cantonese name lap cheong, is rich in garlic, sesame oil and soy sauce. Imagine the delectable flavor of Chinese barbeque spare ribs in a sausage. This sausage imparts complex flavors to various dishes and is often sliced and served with stir-fries, soups and fried rice dishes.
This simple sausage and noodle stir-fry recipe is excellent for showcasing the rich sweetness of Chinese sausage. Squeeze the sausage meat from the skins of 12 Premio Chinese Brand Sausages into a large bowl, and roll the meat into meatballs with your hands. Place them on a tray and cook for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until golden brown. While they are cooking, follow the package instructions to cook thick or medium egg noodles.
Mix 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of clear honey and the juice from one large orange. Then, heat a large frying pan and add some vegetable oil. Add 2 crushed garlic cloves, a finger-length piece of peeled, finely chopped ginger, and 2 deseeded and finely chopped red chilis. Fry for 1 minute.
Add matchstick carrots and thinly sliced red peppers and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Then, add sugar snap peas and shredded spring onions. Cook for another minute. Drain the noodles and add them to the vegetables with your soy sauce dressing. Toss well and season with a few tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds. Serve in warm bowls and top with your Chinese sausage meatballs.
Andouille Sausage
Andouille’s distinctive and smoky flavor is deeply rooted in French and Louisiana Creole cuisine. Although originally from France, andouille sausage has found a new identity in Louisiana’s cultural melting pot, where it’s a cornerstone of traditional Cajun cooking. The ideal blend of smoked pork, garlic and Cajun seasonings brings gumbo and jambalaya to life. You can cook it in various ways, making it easy to love, regardless of the meal.
This dynamic sausage is ideal for many meals, including this light, simple sausage and shrimp skewer recipe. You will need one pound each of Premio Andouille Sausage and large peeled and deveined shrimp. Start with the dipping sauce, combining ⅓ cup of Creole or stone-ground mustard with a tablespoon of orange marmalade and 2 teaspoons of hot sauce in a bowl. Set the bowl aside and heat your grill or broiler.
Divide 2 bunches of scallions into individual strips and blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain the skewers. Thread 2 shrimp and 1 slice of Premio Andouille Sausage onto each skewer, and twist a scallion strip around the skewer. Repeat this with all skewers, and brush the shrimp with hot sauce. Place skewers on the grill and cook for 5-8 minutes, turning once. When the proteins are cooked, take the skewers off the grill and serve.
Chorizo
Chorizo hails from the Iberian Peninsula, which includes modern-day Portugal and Spain. Today, it’s widespread in dishes worldwide. Its bold and assertive flavors and deep red color offer a feast for the senses, whether enjoyed traditionally in tapas or paella or used to spice up other meals.
Chorizo tacos are the ideal meal option for on-the-go families. Add 1 pound of Premio Chorizo Sausage to a skillet and break it up as it cooks. Remove it from the pan when cooked through. Add a sliced red bell pepper, a sliced green bell pepper and a sliced medium yellow onion to the same skillet. Saute until tender.
Place a handful of cheese in a nonstick pan and top with the peppers, onion and sausage. Cook until the cheese is crisp on the bottom. Serve on warm corn or flour tortillas and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Explore Global Sausage Flavors With Premio Foods
When you want to add a dash of global flavor and culture to your next meal, look no further than Premio Foods. Our sausage-making tradition began with the vibrant Italian sausage, and today, we pride ourselves on creating authentic global sausage flavors that excite your taste buds with every mouthful.
We use only the finest ingredients to bring global flavors into your home, with family recipes perfected over generations. Premio Foods — the way sausage should be. Find a store near you and enjoy authentic sausage from the comfort of your home today!
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