Andouille Sausage

81first · Jan 1, 2023

Does anyone know where Andouille Sausage can be purchased on the north coast? Cabarete, Sosua, Puerto Plata?
Thanks in advance

https://tasteofartisan.com/andouille-sausage/

Cdn_Gringo · Jan 1, 2023

Playero in Sosua. In the freezer (middle of the store) with all the other sausages.

drstock · Jan 2, 2023

And in Janet's, Cabarete, again with the other sausages. Make sure it is frozen if you buy it.

81first · Jan 2, 2023

Many thanks for both replies. I have previously looked in both of the suggested locations and was unable to find it.
Many have to think about a new eye exam. LOL

drstock · Jan 2, 2023

81first said:
Many thanks for both replies. I have previously looked in both of the suggested locations and was unable to find it.
Many have to think about a new eye exam. LOL

Sometimes they are out of stock. Supply chains are not as good here as in some other countries.

AlterEgo · Jan 2, 2023

I’ve never heard of it. Now I want to try it.

NanSanPedro · Jan 2, 2023

AlterEgo said:
I’ve never heard of it. Now I want to try it.

I've heard of it and may have eaten it before. However I had no clue what it was. I had to look it up.

JD Jones · Jan 2, 2023

Is "Andouille" a type of sausage, or is that the brand name?

I went to the supermarket to check for you, and I found a couple of different brands that looked the same, but neither said Andouille on the label.

Had I been thinking I would have bought one of each to bring home, or at least taken a photo, but noooooooooo..

Astucia · Jan 2, 2023

JD Jones said:
Is "Andouille" a type of sausage, or is that the brand name?

I went to the supermarket to check for you, and I found a couple of different brands that looked the same, but neither said Andouille on the label.

Had I been thinking I would have bought one of each to bring home, or at least taken a photo, but noooooooooo..

It's a type of sausage - not a brand. It's a smoked sausage made using pork, originating in France.

JD Jones · Jan 2, 2023

Astucia said:
It's a type of sausage - not a brand. It's a smoked sausage made using pork, originating in France.

OK.
And kind of hard, right? Not as soft as regular salami.

jfk-tampa · Jan 2, 2023

JD Jones said:
OK.
And kind of hard, right? Not as soft as regular salami.

not hard and it is usually used in jumbalya . famous from new orleans

JD Jones · Jan 2, 2023

jfk-tampa said:
not hard and it is usually used in jumbalya . famous from New Orleans

Thanks. I guess I'll have to wait until somebody buys some and posts a picture.

81first · Jan 2, 2023

Exactly! I have wanted to make jambalaya for some friends and have never been able to find it. Most likely out of stock when I was hunting for it.
I will be more diligent in my search. Makes all the difference to this dish. I have not been able to find a suitable substitute. Many thanks to all!!

monfongo · Jan 3, 2023

Used in a lot of Cajun dishes, has rice in it, spicy.

monfongo · Jan 3, 2023

Could be wrong about the rice

drstock · Jan 3, 2023

monfongo said:
Could be wrong about the rice

I think you are.

JD Jones · Jan 3, 2023

The one I saw was "Don something or other" but it sure looked the same as the link in the OP.

The first time I had it was years ago - there was a woman who used to walk along the beach in Boca Chica selling slices with crackers, and it was really good. Very spicy with a touch of heat.

Found it! Don Pedro Grano de Oro. https://jumbo.com.do/salami-grano-de-oro-don-pedro-0-75--9982003034.html

That JUMBO link can also take you to their other offerings.

william webster · Jan 3, 2023