There’s no full English breakfast or toad in the hole complete without a traditional, hearty Lincolnshire sausage! Rich, chunky, and seasoned to perfection - there’s no surprise these Lincolnshire classics are a firm favourite across the nation.
Here in Lincolnshire, our county’s delicacy feels as though it’s been around since time began but do we know when the first-ever Lincolnshire sausage was actually created? The earliest recorded reference to a recipe for Lincolnshire Sausages dates back to May 1886. However, a local Grimsby butcher claims that his family recipe is the first, dating back to 1810.
The powerful flavour of sage gives the Lincolnshire sausage its unique taste, and its distinct texture is down to the method in which the meat is coarsely ground. The recipe has proved a huge hit ever since it was first created and as such Lincolnshire sausages made by our expert butchers are sold all around the UK.
The Lincolnshire Sausage is a firm favourite with us yellowbellies, and it’s incredibly versatile too. It can be used in classic comforting British dishes like a sausage casserole or bangers and mash, instantly adding a wealth of flavour with little effort from the chef. The sausages also work very well with Italian dishes such as carbonara and sausage meatball pasta.
The people of Lincolnshire are so proud of their sausage heritage that they celebrate it with an annual event! The Lincolnshire Sausage Festival is held every October in the grounds of Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral, and it celebrates all things sausage. The festival gives visitors a chance to try new sausages, exchange recipes, and learn from the best with top chefs sharing their secrets at cooking demonstrations. You can also hear some foot-tapping tunes from the ultimate party band, the Cosmic Sausages who return to Lincoln every year to provide a backdrop to the day!
Find out where to shop for your Lincolnshire sausages locally on Taste Lincolnshire.
