Sausages should have a balance of bite, snap, and juiciness without excessive rusk. Quality sausages are rich in umami, seasoned well without overpowering flavors. Ethical sourcing affects taste and environmental health, and better options like RSPCA Assured exist at various price points. Pork casings are crucial, where natural casings enhance the texture, while alternative casings offer different benefits. Supermarkets may adapt based on customer preferences, and it's encouraged to seek higher welfare options when possible.
A good sausage should have bite and a bit of snap, with a juicy, meaty interior, rather than pasty from too much rusk in the filling.
A decent sausage should be rich in umami, well-seasoned but not overpowering, so you can actually taste the meat, and not be too sweet or packed with preservatives.
Better options for sausage exist that are RSPCA Assured or outdoor-bred or -reared, and checking the pork labelling guide at Farms Not Factories is advisable.
Natural pork casings brown and crisp up beautifully, which helps give the banger that all-important snap.
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