New Zealand's top sausage has been judged. Photo / Supplied
New Zealand's top sausage has been judged. Photo / Supplied
New Zealand's best sausage has been crowned in the 2017 Devro Great New Zealand Sausage Competition.
The Boudin Noir sausage, from Akaroa Butchery & Deli beat 500 other entries to take the win with their French style black pudding creation.
Akaroa butchery owner, Brendan Foster and his talented team produced the sausage that stood out to the 48 judges, including head judge Kathy Paterson who was impressed with the flavour and balance of the Boudin Noir.
"We are really excited about this result. Black pudding or in this case, Boudin Noir, is a polarising sausage. Some won't touch it with a bargepole while others love it and then there are those who think it falls into the superfood category.
"This Boudin Noir is a well-crafted, perfectly balanced sausage with a beyond sensational texture. I encourage all Kiwis to go out and give this one a go. Add to a potato dish, use in a savoury tart or pan-fry and crumble over soup," says Kathy.
Brendan put the success of the sausage down to his team's passion for handcrafted products and stated that the award was a career highlight.
"Black pudding sausages originated as a means of avoiding food waste. For mine to now be recognised as New Zealand's best is a pretty huge achievement, especially for a small independent butchery. Proud is an understatement," said Brendan.
The Boudin Noir has taken the top prize. Photo / Supplied
Devro Great New Zealand Sausage Competition 2017 full results:
Gold: Bangerrito Inc. Worldwide Global Limited - Pork Bangerrito
Silver: L'Authentique - Luganaea Pork & Parmesan
Bronze: New World Bishopdale - Pork, Turmeric & Chilli; New World Elles Road, Pure Pork - Blue Vein Cheese & Garlic; New World Greenmeadows - Free Farm Pork with Apple & Cider; Peter Timbs Meats - Pork & Peach
