Cured Meats
Saucisson de Cerf
New Caledonia
Saucisson de cerf is cured venison seasoned and packed into a sausage, then air-dried until firm enough to slice thinly.
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What it is
A closer look at Saucisson de Cerf.
Saucisson de cerf is cured venison seasoned and packed into a sausage, then air-dried until firm enough to slice thinly.
What to look for
Know it when you find it.
Look for dark, lean slices with a clean cured aroma at a New Caledonian producer or market; the venison should be visibly distinct from pork sausage.
Where it belongs
Origins and
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