How to pick the best looking sausage?

It might seem like an easy thing to do. But picking the right sausage for your recipe can be very important in the flavor and texture department of your end result.
Sausage originally was a way to preserve extra meat back in the days before refrigeration. Almost every culture has some type of sausage. The different types of sausage include fresh, fresh smoked, cooked, cooked smoked, and dry. The varieties are endless and they can include veal, beef, pork, lamb, turkey, and chicken. Spices are also added to enhance the flavors of the meat.
So when shopping for good sausage, make sure it is at least 70% meat. Gluten-free sausages are often 100% meat and don’t contain any fillers or preservatives.
Good sausage should look plump and should have a shiny skin.
Supermarket sausages typically have more fat and tend to shrink.
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