pork sausage

A remarkably broad category of ground meat (usually pork) mixed with salt, spices, and fat, typically stuffed into a casing. Fresh sausages (like bratwurst or Italian sausage) require cooking, while cured or smoked sausages (like andouille or kielbasa) are preserved and often ready to eat. **Selection & Storage:** Fresh sausages must be kept in the coldest part of the refrigerator and cooked within 1-2 days, or frozen for long-term storage.