The Portuguese have a great variety of sausages, reflecting the influences, culture and history of the region through the centuries.
The truth is that Portuguese sausages are known throughout the world and are offered in many dishes that represent each part of its culinary history. And among the types of sausage we have:
Portuguese Chorizo
It is similar to Spanish chorizo. This sausage is made with pork loin, pork fat, sweet paprika, garlic, salt and piri piri, which is a type of chili. The wine is added to the sausage after marinating for a few days in the spices. The sausage is stuffed into natural pork casing and is often put in stews or added to other cold cuts.
Linguics
This sausage is made of pork together with butt, paprika, garlic, chili pepper, cinnamon, all spices, cloves and vinegar. The pork is cut into pieces instead of ground. Linguiça is often sold in bonds or patties, and is an ingredient in rustic soups and stews. It can be found for sale at the links or empanadas.
blood sausage
Morcela is also known as blood sausage. Morcela is made using beef blood, pork fat, onion, garlic, and spices. Morcela is dark in color and is also called black pudding. Morcela is traditionally sold in the shape of a ring. Morcela can be eaten on its own or cooked in tortillas or beans.
alheira
Alheira is a bread sausage created by Portuguese Jews during the Inquisition to avoid persecution. Jewish tradition forbids eating pork, so Alheira is made with any other type of meat mixed with bread. The sausage mixture is seasoned and smoked. Alheira, which is sold in a U-shape, can be eaten on sandwiches and is often served with fried eggs.
Bottle
Botelo is a sausage made with leftover pork stuffed into a sausage that can be made with the tongue, ribs, bones, and tail. Like Alheira, farinheira is another Portuguese Jewish sausage. It is made from wheat flour, seasonings, and white wine. Farinheira is made with pork fat for added flavor. It can be eaten on its own, roasted or fried. It is also common that it is served with eggs.