mezzomediSausage
Fresh sausage, fatty and flavorful, often flavored with fennel in the Italian style.
Sausage is a preparation of minced meat and spices, usually pork, encased in a natural membrane. It offers a juicy and melting texture with pronounced flavors depending on its seasonings. In Mediterranean cuisine, it is used as a basic element for stews, grills, and traditional dishes, bringing richness and flavor to simple preparations.
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Fennel Classic88%Fresh or braised fennel is the signature accompaniment for Tuscan grilled sausages.
Red bell pepper Classic87%Awakened with sausage in Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine, sweet and smoky notes.
Fennel seed Classic86%Fennel seed in Italian sausage (finocchiona).
Onion Classic86%Inevitable sausage-onion-garlic trio throughout the Mediterranean, classic caramelization.
Garlic Classic85%Major complement to sausage, sharing umami depth and pungent aromatics.
Oregano Classic83%A foundational Mediterranean herb for sausage: Italy, Greece, and stews.
Red wine Classic82%Red wine in Provençal and Italian sausage braises, providing structuring tannins.
Thyme Classic81%Classic Provençal herb with braised or grilled sausage, offering peppery notes.
Green lentil Classic80%Lentils and sausage, a comforting rustic dish.
Polenta Classic80%Polenta and sausage, a rustic Northern dish.
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FAQ
What goes with sausage?
Sausage pairs especially well with fennel, red bell pepper, fennel seed, onion and garlic. Fresh or braised fennel is the signature accompaniment for Tuscan grilled sausages.
What can I substitute for sausage?
If you don't have it, try: merguez, chorizo, pancetta, coppa.