Andouille Sausage

[julie_emac]

I live in Calgary AB Canada, and just recently visited New Orleans and loved the Andoille Sausage that is in so many dishes.

Can anyone tell me where I can buy it in Calgary?

[Philx]

Freybe's in Vancouver http://www.freybe.com/html/products/l... makes andouille sausage but I do not know how authentic it is. I would think many stores in Calgary stock Freybe's and might be able to order it for you.

[mgpilk]

Here's the link to get the best smoked andouille i've ever tasted this side of the border. It's http://hirschemeats.com/ . They are located on the main drag in Okotoks, so you don't have to go too far. They sell both the fresh and the smoked. Don't know if they ship it.

[Scary Bill]

Agreed. Hirsche does a very credible job largely because they were approached by the owners of a now defunct Cajun resto in Okotoks who presented Hirsche with a recipe and asked them to reproduce it.

And, btw, if it ain't smoked (pecan wood preferred) it ain't andouille.

That said, I'm thinking of smoking this weekend and thought I might try to smoke some of Spolumbo's fresh "andouliie". Can anyone tell me if it seems properly spiced?

[percyguitar]

Hmm... I can relate to your quest! I too have been looking for Andouille sausage to no avail here in Edmonton for my jambalaya. I used to buy it from a butchers called Cameron Meats but since they closed I have been unable to find it anywhere. All the substitute sausages mentioned are not the same. If anyone knows of anywhere in Edmonton please let me know (The Farmers Market here doesn't have it) or I will have to make a trip to Calgary.

[truthserum]

If you're in the deep South this may be as close as some of the other recommendations. The Best of New Orleans restaurant in Okotoks has several Andouille Sausage dishes, and they have their own recipe sausage made for them by Hirsche Fraser Meats in Okotoks. You can buy it there if you are in for a bit of a road trip.

[teenincalgary]

I'm from Louisiana and need andouille in lots of receipes, so I know who carries it but you have to keep after them to keep it stocked. They are The Cookbook Company on 11th avenue, SW in Calgary. Friendly folks but not on top of their game re keeping some things in stock, and they're a little high priced but, hey, for those of us who love the true, Louisiana, smoked andouille they will get it for you. Sooner or later.

[ByeByeBaby]

No line on andouille sausage, but I was thrilled to find file powder (the traditional winter thickener for gumbo) at Community Natural Foods, in the jarred bulk herbs section. (It's filed under "s" for "sassafras leaves".) I was less thrilled to burn my pinky while making a roux for my gumbo.

[SpudMurphy]

I was in New Orleans last November and was also on the quest for andouille. I found it at the Calgary Farmer's Market, far left entrance. The deli to the right as you walk in the door, across from Innisfail growers. Their andouille is excellent.

[julie_emac]

Great, I'll give it a try, go to the Market all the time. Thanks

[crazy_eoj]

I'm not sure if more than one place has it at the Farmer's Marker, but Spragg's Meat definately carries it I noticed it there just this past weekened.

[julie_emac]

Now I know where to buy file powder when I run out of the stuff I brought back from New Orleans..........thanks!

[cancowboy]

Spolumbo's has it in their list of products that they wholesale.
Maybe they will sell you some or point you at a retailer.
http://www.spolumbos.com/WHOLESALE/Sp...

[Zydecopapa]

I have bought Andouille right from Spolumbo's on 9th, but it is not smoked. I use Regina's (Crossroads Farmer's Market) Smoked Chirizo for Gumbo and Jambalaya.

[julie_emac]

Thanks, I"ll give them a try, bring their sandwiches in all the time for business lunches.

[sidepockets]

I have tried the Andouille from Spolumbo's and can report that it is simply a pork sausage with cumin and other chili spices - nothing like the real thing.

[sharonanne]

I've seen andouille sausage in Calgary but trying to think where. I'll keep an eye out.
I disagree with Epicurious, none of those sausages would be spiced properly.

[sarah galvin]

I think they were only considering the 'smokiness' rather than spices.

[sharonanne]

Probably but andouille without spiciness is like....April with snow!

[fmed]

I can't help with sources (I'm from Vancouver), but smoked dried spicy Spanish chorizo is a good alternative.

[julie_emac]

And we all know it never snows in April in Calgary!!! :))

[sarah galvin]

This recipe from Epicurious might give you some ideas. It suggests that smoked bratwurst,smoked kielbasa or smoked Hungarian sausage are a good substitute. Maybe Jan's on Crowchild would be able to help you.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/foo...

[julie_emac]

Thanks Sarah, I've gotten some really good leads from asking my question. I actually tried Jan's on Saturday and they didn't know what I was talking about :) the rest of their meat is excellent though !