Andouille Sausage in Bulk

[Paliman]

I somehow agreed to prepare chicken and sausage gumbo for 60 people. (Actually a friend is working with me.) Does anyone know where to get decent Andouillle sausage in Los Angeles County? It is for a charity so I am trying to keep the cost down.

Many Thanks.

[richlor]

Jody Maroni's makes the best chicken andouille around and you simply have to call the original venice store on the boardwalk for more info.

[pinotgrisgirl]

European Sausage Kitchen makes many different sausages and the andouille is EXCELLENT. Buy at bockwurst to try. Amazing.

[Skunk2Racer]

Try Pete's Sausages on Jefferson Blvd 1 Block West of Crenshaw Blvd This is the Sausage STEVIES ON THE STRIP used in their Gumbo.......

[TravelPath]

Huntington Meats has good stuff "imported" from Louisiana...I have received discounts on large orders of meat here...it is definitely worth a call! You also may want to call European Sausage Kitchen on Olympic Blvd. in Beverly Hills...[phone]...I used to buy andouille here as did a number of local New Orleans/Cajun restaurants in the area...it was very good!!

[sel]

I was going to suggest European Sausage Kitchen but they are pretty expensive. I think that The Gumbo Pot bought their andouille sausage here in the early years but switched suppliers due to the high price.

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[Cicely]

I was looking around for andouille sausage around this time last year, too. I had never had them so it was kind of a shot in the dark... this chef from New Orleans described them as "very meaty," not like the usual sausage with everything ground up. Well, I got some "andouille" from Huntington Meats (they make their own sausage) and it was spicy, but pretty much like any other sausage. Happened to stop by New Orleans Fish Market, though, and they had the real thing. Yeah, there were big chunks of smoked meat in there. It's a pretty humble joint... maybe they'll cut you a deal if you're getting a lot, and because it's for charity (maybe they'd appreciate some publicity!). I have no idea how much it cost.

I seriously doubt Jody Maroni's knows from andouille, or Papa Cantella's with their precooked chicken sausages.

New Orleans Fish Market
2212 W Vernon Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90008
[phone]

http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&...

[richlor]

I agree about the mass produced Cantella stuff...but you should try the Maroni Andouille. Is it authentic New Orleans andouille? Doubtful. But it is very flavorful and awesome in jambalaya.

[Pate]

Costco has them but I've never purchased them so I can't speak to their flavor. If they didn't sell well they wouldn't keep them around and they've been stocking them for years.

[Diana]

Believe it or not, Jodi Maroni's has good andouille, and they sell in bulk if you call ahead.

[Burger Boy]

I like Papa Cantellas, call them, they might donate for a charity, or call Sysco Food Service, they might donate.

[mindymo25]

Try Huntington Meats in the Farmers Market. They aren't the cheapest place, but maybe they'd be willing to cut you a deal if they know it is for charity. I think they make the best sausages around town.