Andouille Sausage

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Gumbo File' is just finely ground dried sassafrass leaves. Sassafrass grows pretty plentiful down here. It doesn't do anything for the taste and a lot of folks just add a sprinkle to their bowl to help thicken it up. I prefer to add a big dollop of rice myself.
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MoHntr, From everything I have read, the "hog casing" can handle the smoke.
 
me too...

side note:

i was working in LaPlace,LA last year and was the first time i tried Andouille and have to say it is one of my favorite sausages
 
Hi all

Been using hog casings for years with smoked sausages and kielbasa.
I prefer to use a thinner casing when smoking. It helps keep the casing from being tough.
 
LaPlace is recognized as the "Andouille Capitol of the World" and has a big festival around the end of October each year.

Recipe I've seen recommends using Beef Middle casing. This may hold up better and will give the wider 1 1/2 inch diameter.

Grew up in the area and even once dated a girl who was crowned the Andouille Queen at the Festival's yearly pagent. :)
 
i was suppose to work at that festival this year but i think i ended up in dallas texas instead...

i loved being there...it seemed like every other store had an Andouille Sausage sign..lol
 
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