The whole truth about cheeses with Paulius Ruškys

The whole truth about cheeses with Paulius Ruškys

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Portuguese sausage "Linguica"

Linguica (Ling-GWEE-zuh) is a pork sausage heavily spiced with paprika, chiles and garlic.

Country of origin

Portugal

Aging period

weeks

Meat type

pork

History and uniqueness

There are all sorts of variations, but linguica is normally a coarse, country sausage, and it is often smoked. Smoky, garlicky and rich with pork fat and red peppers, it is spectacular served with grilled onions on a hoagie roll.

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