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==Ingredients==

==Ingredients==

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.  

Although historically the casing was made of animal [[intestine]], artificial materials are now sometimes used. Traditionally made sausages are still encased in intestines. The sausage filling usually comprises of minced and seasoned meat (such as [[pork]] or [[beef]]). Vegetarian sausages, often [[soy]] based, are now available. [[Vegetables]], [[chili]] and condiments such as [[mustard]] or [[relish]] can be added for flavour.

 

 

While traditional sausages use quality meat products, cheaper, mass-produced sausages often contain "fillers" such as [[rusk]] or breadcrumbs and are often made with mechanically recovered meat of substandard grade. Sausage often has a high fat content, including many [[trans fat]]s, but this is compensated by the high [[protein]] content and deliciousness. As with any meat product, there is a danger of [[food contamination]] and care should be taken to avoid exposure to [[salmonella]] or [[E. coli]]. Frozen or canned sausage has a long shelf life.

==Cooking==

==Cooking==

Sausages are cooked by grilling, frying or oven baking. Grilling or baking are said to be the most healthy option as much of the fat drains out of the sausage this way.

Sausages are cooked by grilling, frying or oven baking. Grilling or baking are said to be the most healthy option as much of the fat drains out of the sausage this way. Smoked sausages such as [[jerky]] or [[kielbasa]] may be eaten as is.

==Serving==

==Serving==

* The [[Great British Banger]] - Famous [[British]] staple and part of a cooked breakfast or "fry up".

* The [[Great British Banger]] - Famous [[British]] staple and part of a cooked breakfast or "fry up".

* [[Salami]]- A cured sausage usually eaten sliced and cold in a [[sandwich]].

* [[Salami]]- A cured sausage usually eaten sliced and cold in a [[sandwich]].

* Merguez -  a red, spicy sausage from North Africa

* [[Merguez]] -  a red, spicy sausage from North Africa

* [[Lorne]] Sausage: a rectangular beef slicing sausage, fried or grilled, and an essential component of a [[Full Scottish Breakfast]].

* [[Lorne]] Sausage: a rectangular beef slicing sausage, fried or grilled, and an essential component of a [[Full Scottish Breakfast]].

==Links==

==Links==