Longaniza Sausage

The Longaniza sausage is a Spanish pork sausage (embutido) which seems to have developed into regional varieties from other countries too, especially in South America. As a sausage it has similarities to its other great Spanish compatriot, chorizo. It is also closely associated with the linguiça of Portugal.

The variants from other countries include Peurto Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, Chile, Uruguay and the Dominican Republic. Over in the Phillipines they call it longganisa.

When you think of the longaniza, think simple. The casing is pig’s lower intenstines so no difference there but it must be thoroughly cleaned after washing. Unfortunately, artificial casings are used for the more commercial types. Like chorizo, it contains paprika.