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We don't need a week to declare our love of sausage - that affair is 365 days of the year. But how much do you actually know about the humble meat that makes up two of our staple hangover dishes: the fry-up and the sausage sarnie?
To celebrate British Sausage Week and all things 'sausage', we've compiled a list of must-have knowledge for any self-respecting sausage fan.
Sausage Recipes
Chicken Gumbo With Andouille Sausage(01 of30)
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Homemade Sausage Lasagna(02 of30)
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Sausage Cheese Dip(03 of30)
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Spicy Pork Stew With Chickpeas And Sausage(04 of30)
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Chiocciole With Rapini And Hot Italian Sausage(05 of30)
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Andouille Blue Cheese Sliders(06 of30)
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Mushroom-Sausage Ragù(07 of30)
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Sausage-And-Pepper Heros(08 of30)
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Sausage, Peppers, And Onions(09 of30)
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Classic English Toad-In-The-Hole(10 of30)
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Italian-Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach(11 of30)
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Lentil And Sausage Soup With Kale(12 of30)
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Savory Sausage Breakfast Cake(13 of30)
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Creamy Cajun Sausage Ravioli(14 of30)
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Cassoulet-Style Italian Sausages And White Beans(15 of30)
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Cajun Mac And Cheese(16 of30)
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Classic Stromboli(17 of30)
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Sausage Mixed Grill(18 of30)
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Fennel And Sausage Risotto(19 of30)
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Sausage, Fennel And Asparagus Pizza(20 of30)
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Pasta Salad With Grilled Sausages And Peppers(21 of30)
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White Beans & Orange-Glazed Sausages(22 of30)
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Creamy Rigatoni With Tomatoes And Sausage(24 of30)
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Sausage With Many Peppers(25 of30)
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Sausage-And-Bread Stuffing(26 of30)
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New Potatoes With Onions And Sausage(27 of30)
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Brussels Sprouts Chinese Sausage(28 of30)
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Polenta Sausage Mozzarella Casserole(29 of30)
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Tomato, Sausage And Spinach Risotto(30 of30)
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