Star anise is sometimes used as a seasoning for sausages.
A variety of spices are used in the preparation of sausage seasonings, depending on the type of sausage being made. Sodium and sugar are common ingredients in almost all types of sausage seasoning. Other frequently used spices include cinnamon, ginger, and allspice. Ground pepper, sage, and oregano are also used in many types of sausage seasonings. Sausage manufacturers take local food preferences and customs into account when developing seasoning blends.
Dried marjoram, which is often used to season sausages.
Sodium is an important part of the sausage-making process. Different forms of sodium are used to add flavor, preserve the meat, and help the sausage retain the right amount of water to provide an appetizing texture. Sugar is often used in sausage seasoning mixes in order to reduce the saltiness provided by the large amounts of sodium typically used in sausage making.
Kielbasa seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic.
Bierwurst, also called beerwurst, although it does not contain beer, is a type of German sausage. This sausage is usually served cold in a sandwich. Powdered celery, sea salt, and brown sugar are often used as a sausage seasoning in these types of sausages. Additional spices such as mustard seeds and garlic may also be used in some formulations.
Head cheese, a type of sausage.
Chorizo is a Spanish or Mexican sausage that usually includes a mixture of spices based on chili powder and garlic. Italian sausage generally calls for a sausage seasoning made from fennel or anise seeds and garlic, although red peppers can be used in the hot variety. Kielbasa, also known as Polish sausage, usually contains salt, pepper, and garlic.
Breakfast sausage recipes tend to contain a sausage seasoning made of salt, pepper, and sugar. Additional spices that can be added include nutmeg, red pepper, or thyme. Breakfast sausage is available in several varieties, including light, regular and hot.
Raw sausages.
Head cheese, despite its misleading name, is actually a type of sausage. This sausage is made with pork or beef head meat and is usually served as a type of cold cut. Some of the most used spices in the head cheese are allspice, salt and onion. In some regions, head cheese is also known as souse or brawn.
Loukanika is a type of Greek sausage made from lamb meat. Thyme, garlic and marjoram are usually part of this type of seasoning for sausages. White wine is often used to make loukanika sausages as it provides a distinctive flavor.