A link or two of andouille is an essential flavoring for some of our favorite dishes, from red beans and rice to gumbos, shrimp boils, and jambalayas.

Nearly all andouille available in America these days is Cajun-style andouille, which is made with pork butt (technically, the shoulder portion of the pig), pork fat, garlic, salt, and spicy ...

This Cajun Sausage Spaghetti is made with smoky andouille sausage, tender pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce with just the right kick of spicy Cajun heat. This easy weeknight meal is big on flavor and ...

When a recipe calls for andouille sausage, don’t even think about using a substitute. Andouille isn’t mild, like a Polish kielbasa. It’s spicy, but not like a hot link.

Whether it's grilled, stewed, braised, or sautéed, sausage is the star of some of the most satisfying (and quickest) meals to make. Here are a few of our best sausage dishes to make now.

According to Brekke, “andouille sausage has a distinctive smoky, spicy flavor. The aroma also has some notes of garlic and is reminiscent of the tasty smells of Creole and Cajun cuisine.” ...

Although they share the category of “sausage,” there’s a huge difference between the flavor of the protein in a ballpark hot dog, a deep-dish Italian sausage pizza, a chorizo and cheese ...