| − | Although historically the casing was made of animal intestine, artificial materials are now sometimes used. Traditionally made sausages are still made using intestines. The sausage filling usually comprises of minced and seasoned meat (such as [[pork]] or [[beef]] although cheaper mass produced sausages contain "fillers" such as rusk or breadcrumbs and are often made with mechanically recovered meat. Vegetarian sausages, often soy based, are now available. [[Vegetables]], [[chilli]] and condiments such as [[mustard]] can be added for flavour. | + | Although historically the casing was made of animal intestine, artificial materials are now sometimes used. Traditionally made sausages are still made using intestines. The sausage filling usually comprises of minced and seasoned meat (such as [[pork]] or [[beef]] although cheaper mass produced sausages contain "fillers" such as rusk or breadcrumbs and are often made with mechanically recovered meat. Vegetarian sausages, often soy based, are now available. [[Vegetables]], [[chili]] and condiments such as [[mustard]] can be added for flavour. |
| − | Sausages are often served as a quick, convenient meal in the form of a [[hot dog]]. In [[Britain]] they are traditionally served with mashed potatoes ("bangers and mash") or as part of a cooked breakfast. | + | Sausages are often served as a quick, convenient meal in the form of a [[hot dog]]. In [[Britain]] they are traditionally served with mashed potatoes or as part of a cooked breakfast. |