People living outside of France who want French-style sausages have fewer options.
One can attempt to duplicate the genuine article at home, but because sausage making requires specialized machinery and handling, the cook is usually limited in the scope of sausages that can be made at home. The recipes included with this article present the principles of preparing the latter types of sausage. Saucisse de Toulouse is a traditional French sausage bought uncooked. The meat is lightly cured to preserve its rosy color. The sausage is filled with a white meat paste made from poultry, veal, or lean pork mixed with milk or cream, eggs, starch, and spices.