What is the best Montbéliard sausage recipe?
The Montbéliard sausage was created in the first century BC. Since then, this delicacy has continued to appeal to many palates. Taking advantage today of a Protected Geographical Indication (IGP), this sausage is found on every table.
Enjoy some recipes and tips to prepare it.
Best Montbeliard Sausage Recipes
Franche-Comté is known for its two sausages that contribute to the French gastronomic and gourmet heritage. Between Morteau and Montbéliard, why choose the latter? ? The answer may seem simple: because it has a thin skin. It is also seasoned with spices (nutmeg or coriander) that give it a special taste.
The recipe for Montbéliard sausage stew
You want to make a delicious local recipe with this product ? Try the Montbéliard sausage stew. To make it, you will need :
- Montbéliard sausages
- Smoked bacon
- Brussels sprouts
- Carrots
- Turnips
- Potatoes
To complete the recipe:
- Leeks
- Soissons beans
- An onion
- Cloves
- A bay leaf
- A sprig of thyme
- Salt and pepper
Peel and chop the vegetables before boiling the smoked brisket in a small pot for an hour. Incorporate them with the other ingredients (except potatoes and beans) in the casserole. Salt and pepper before simmering for 30 minutes.
Add sausages and potatoes and leave on the stove for another 20 minutes. Arrange the ingredients on a plate, add the beans and serve.
To buy all the ingredients for this dish, I recommend that you buy them at the market or from local producers !
The recipe for Portuguese cassoulet
And why not make a Portuguese cassoulet ? For this recipe, you will need :
- Montbéliard sausages;
- Braised Beef;
- Smoked brisket;
- Strong Chorizo;
- Canned red beans;
- A bouquet garni ;
- Paprika.
Cube the beef and slice the chorizo before putting them in a casserole dish with the smoked brisket. Add the bouquet garni before adding water to cover the meat. Let it cook for an hour and a half.
Add the beans, paprika and sausages. Let it cook for another half hour before serving with rice.
How to accompany a dish based on Montbéliard sausage ?
The Montbéliard sausage develops different flavors depending on the recipe. Its taste will allow you to make the difference between cooking sweet white wine and dry white wine. Moreover, to fully appreciate this local dish, you must know which drink will accompany it perfectly.
Know that Montbéliard sausage goes well with red and white wine. Enjoy it with a Jura red wine like Côtes du Jura or Arbois. If you prefer white wine, choose Château-Chalon also from the Jura.
Also, do not hesitate to ask for advice to know and enjoy a good wine with Montbéliard sausages.
How to successfully cook Montbéliard sausage ?
The Montbéliard sausage is a smoked product. You can cook it in different ways so that it releases all its flavours. To taste this Franche-Comté specialty, you must choose the best cooking method among several proposed.
Cooking with water
To cook the sausages in water, plunge them into a casserole dish. Boil the contents over low heat. By letting the temperature rise gradually, you will ensure that the sausage is perfectly cooked. Leave the meat on the fire for 20 to 25 minutes.
Be careful that the water remains simmering during all this time.
Baking it in a foil in the oven
These sausages can also be baked in the oven. For optimal cooking, wrap them in aluminum foil to form a papillote. You will then put them in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
The embers or the barbecue
To cook on the grill, use the "papillote" technique discussed above. The cooking time is also the same. If you want to cook the sausages on the barbecue, boil them first.
Then cut them vertically before toasting them.
To prevent the Montbéliard sausage from bursting during cooking: advice
If you are not careful, the Montbéliard sausage can burst during cooking, which will alter its taste and make your dish less presentable. To avoid this, do not prick it while you are preparing it. Similarly, when cooking in water, boil it gradually so that the temperature rises smoothly and the thin skin of the Montbéliard sausage does not stick to the meat’explodes.
All you have to do is’to enjoy them’a good time at the table, to share this dish. You can serve it with Burgundy wine. Enjoy your meal !