Chipolata facts for kids

A chipolata is a type of fresh, thin, and short sausage. It's thought to have first been made in France. You can find recipes for sausages with this name in old cookbooks, like Le guide culinaire by Auguste Escoffier from 1903.

Chipolatas are usually made from pork that has been ground up. They are seasoned with salt and pepper. Different recipes might also add herbs and spices like sage, thyme, pimento, or nutmeg. The word "chipolata" comes from French, and it probably got its name from the Italian word cipollata. This Italian word means "made with onions." Some people think it might have originally been a name for an onion stew that had sausages in it.

Chipolatas in the United Kingdom

Chipolatas are very popular in the United Kingdom. They are often served as part of a Christmas dinner. A common way to eat them is wrapped in streaky bacon, which are then called pigs in blankets.

Chipolatas in Switzerland

In Switzerland, these sausages are often spelled cipollata. The Swiss version usually contains veal and milk, along with pork. Cipollata are often fried or grilled and are a popular food for children. They taste and look like a smaller version of the famous St. Galler Bratwurst.

See also

In Spanish: Chipolata para niños