Something About Sausage

You are in the grocery store and you are looking at Sausage. There are so many kinds, but how do you use them all.

I have picked a few of the most popular kinds to help you decide which ones you need for your recipe.

Chorizo - There are actually 2 kinds of chorizo, so you will want to pay attention to the packaging before you buy it.

Mexican Chorizo is a ground pork sausage. You can find it in a link or by the pound. It is raw, so you must cook it before you use it.

Spanish Chorizo is a dry cured pork sausage that is sold in links. You can use it in many dishes or serve alone. You can slice it or cube it depending on your use. It is cured so it does not need to be cooked.

Andouille - This is a cajun style sausage and it can be very spicy depending on the manufacturer. It is a pork sausage and it can be used to spicen up most cajun dishes.

Kielbasa - This is a polish styled sausage that is made of pork, and sometimes beef. Kielbasa is made with milder spices that chorizo or andouille, but heavier in garlic. It is pre-cooked, but it is usually best if reheated. It can be sliced or cubed. It is commonly served in beans or stews, or with sourkraut.