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Asausage sandwich is asandwich containing cookedsausage. It may consist of an oblongbread roll such as abaguette orciabatta roll, and sliced or whole links of sausage,[1] such as hot or sweetItalian sausage,Polish sausage,German sausage (knackwurst,weisswurst,bratwurst,bockwurst),North Africanmerguez,andouille orchorizo. Popular toppings includemustard,brown sauce,ketchup,barbecue sauce,steak sauce,peppers,onions,sauerkraut,chili, andsalsa.
In the UK, sausage sandwiches ("sausagesarnie" or "butty" inEnglish slang, or "piece 'n' sausage" inScottish English) can typically be found inBritish cafes androadside food stalls.
Although a breakfast favourite, it may be purchased and consumed at any time of the day. Popular combinations are sausage andbacon, sausage andegg, sausage andfried onions, and sausage andtomato.
Sausages are often served in a bread roll, finger roll or in colloquial and everyday language ahot dog bun, especially at barbecues. In theNorth East they are often served in astottie cake.
In Scotland, aLorne sausage may be substituted and is usually served in a morning roll orbap.
In Ireland, large amounts of Tomato ketchup may be added in order to enhance the flavour of the sandwich, however other sauces may also be used.
In Australia and New Zealand, a variety is frequently sold at school fêtes and other fundraising activities. The sausage is cooked on abarbecue grill in an outdoor area and served with grilled onions on a single, folded slice of bread with tomato or barbecue sauce. The activity is commonly known as a "sausage sizzle". As well as fêtes, fundraisers and markets, in recent years it has become common for "sausage sizzles" to be regularly held outside major retailers on weekends (often for charitable causes) such asBunnings,The Warehouse orHarvey Norman. Sausage sizzles organised by community groups are also common at election polling places, where sausage sandwiches are colloquially known as "democracy sausages".[2]
In the majority of states of Australia, such asNew South Wales,Queensland, andWestern Australia, the sausages sold in a single piece of bread at a sausage sizzle are known as 'sausage sandwiches'. However, elsewhere, such asTasmania,Victoria andSouth Australia, these are known as 'sausage in bread' and a sausage sandwich refers to a sandwich made with two slices of bread, a chopped up sausage (often cold), and tomato sauce or chutney.[3]
In South Africa, a common variety is known as aboerewors roll or, colloquially, a "boerie".[4][5] Similar to the Oceanic variety, the sausage is cooked on abraai (barbecue) grill, and usually served with grilled onions on a hot dog-style bread roll with tomato ketchup or barbecue sauce, chutney or sweet chili sauce.
In the United States, sausage sandwiches are widely popular. One variety, colloquially known as ahot dog, is particularly popular, especially at sporting events, carnivals, beaches, and fairs.[6][7] They are also sold in manydelis as well as food stands on street corners of large cities. Many American hot dog vendors also serve Polish, Italian, Mexican, and German (e.g.bratwurst) sausage sandwiches in addition to their regular fare.
Sausage sandwiches that come ontoast, abagel, anEnglish muffin, abiscuit, orkaiser roll are generally referred to asbreakfast sandwiches.
A sausage sandwich calledDrei im Weckla (literally three in a bun; also spelled Drei im Weggla) has threeNürnberger Rostbratwürste, as the snack's name implies, and mustard, in a sliced bread roll.
