Andouille de Guémené
Don’t let the aroma put you off – take a bite! A specialty of Brittany, this smoked chitterling sausage is well worth a try. Made with salted pig intestines, the sausage adds flavor to appetizers, buckwheat crepes and other sharing dishes.
What you need to know
Subject since 2017 to the “Code des usages de la charcuterie”, a code of good practice for meat products, the Andouille de Guémené has been awarded the demanding “Tradition” designation. In other words, this prized Breton meat product is made from pig intestines sourced exclusively from western France. They are cleaned, salted with Guérande salt, sorted by size and then strung together. The fresh andouille is then smoked using beechwood for two days and dried for two to three weeks, using the conventional method, and up to nine months for the “very dry” version. Then it’s all a matter of taste!
Characteristics
Nutritional benefits
Naturally high in fat, the Andouille de Guémené is also rich in protein.
Editor's note
How to use
Pair with
Potatoes, mushrooms, onions, cod, apple, crusty country bread and more, accompanied by a glass of Cheverny white wine.