So many at the Foire Grasse in Lunéville

Each time we go to the Foire Grasse in Lunéville I am surprised by the quantity and sorts of saucissons secs (dried French sausages). Each year there are more.

Of course all people selling meat at the fair also sell the simple saucisson sec (pork only, without anything added). But a few stallholders sell dried French sausages only and now propose dozens of sorts. Different meat is added to pork, or herbs, cheese or even alcohol.

Last week I noticed new sausages made with kangaroo, buffalo or ostrich.

Some sorts are as good as the traditional saucisson sec. I like the ones made with game (wild boar, deer or pheasant) but also the ones made with hazelnuts or figs. Everybody can find one that he or she likes.

The offer is so good and seems (I do say, seems) so cheap that people are tempted and go back home with two pounds to six pounds of dried French sausages. Of course, they keep for a long time, but it really means a lot to eat.

For the ones who don't know saucisson sec, I can tell you that my English friend used to say it smells like old socks (no, just joking, well, not really, it can be quite strong). I would compare it with salami or chorizo.