Why It’s On Our Shelves
A proper whole saucisson, made in London from British pork and slowly matured for a deep, traditional flavour.
Cobble Lane Cured Saucisson is made from coarsely minced British pork leg and back fat, seasoned simply with spices and a touch of garlic before being given an extended maturation to develop its rich, savoury character.
Inspired by the classic saucissons of France but handmade in Britain, this award-winning cured meat has previously been named Best UK Salami.
Unlike pre-sliced charcuterie, it arrives as a whole saucisson, ready for you to slice exactly as you like it. Cut it finely for a cheese and charcuterie board or a little thicker when serving with good bread, pickles and a glass of wine.
Simple ingredients, British pork and plenty of time – sometimes that's really all good charcuterie needs.
What is saucisson?
Saucisson is a traditional French-style dry-cured sausage, typically made from pork and slowly matured to develop its characteristic firm texture and concentrated savoury flavour.
Cobble Lane's version takes its inspiration from classic French saucisson but is handmade in London using British pork.
What does Cobble Lane Saucisson taste like?
Expect an intense, deep and traditionally savoury cured-pork flavour.
The pork is coarsely minced and combined with a subtle blend of spices and garlic rather than heavily flavoured seasonings. Extended maturation then concentrates the flavour and gives the saucisson its distinctive character.
If you enjoy traditional European-style cured meats where the quality of the pork takes centre stage, this is an excellent one to try.
Is Cobble Lane Saucisson made with British pork?
Yes. Cobble Lane Saucisson is made from British pork leg and pork back fat, which account for 97.1% of the ingredients.
It's handcrafted and matured by Cobble Lane Cured in Islington, North London.
Is Saucisson the same as salami?
They're closely related styles of cured sausage, but saucisson is the term particularly associated with traditional French dry-cured sausage, while salami has its roots in Italian charcuterie.
Both are generally made from seasoned meat and fat that are cured and matured, but recipes, seasoning, texture and maturation vary considerably.
Cobble Lane's Saucisson deliberately takes its inspiration from the classic French style while using British pork and being made here in Britain.
How should you serve a whole saucisson?
One of the pleasures of buying a whole saucisson is deciding how you want to slice it.
Try it:
- Thinly sliced on a charcuterie board
- Cut slightly thicker for a more substantial bite
- With crusty bread and butter
- Alongside cornichons or other pickles
- With a selection of cheeses
- As part of a grazing board
- Simply sliced with a glass of wine
For the best flavour, allow it to come towards room temperature before serving.
What cheese goes with Saucisson?
Classic saucisson is remarkably easy to pair with cheese.
Try it with mature Cheddar, a nutty Alpine-style cheese, Brie or Camembert, a creamy blue or a washed-rind cheese.
For a simple board, we'd serve the saucisson with two or three contrasting cheeses, cornichons, good bread or crackers and perhaps a little chutney or mustard.
Is Cobble Lane Saucisson award-winning?
Yes. Cobble Lane's Saucisson has previously been awarded Best UK Salami.
Its combination of British pork, simple seasoning and extended maturation has made it one of Cobble Lane's standout examples of British-made charcuterie.
About Cobble Lane Cured
Cobble Lane Cured has been producing British charcuterie in Islington, North London since 2013, taking inspiration from European curing traditions while using British-reared meat.
Their Saucisson captures that philosophy particularly well: unmistakably French in inspiration, but handcrafted in London from British pork.
Ingredients
British Pork Leg & Back Fat (97.1%), Salt, Spices (0.5%), Dextrose, Garlic (0.2%). Preservatives: E250, E252.
Pork content: 166g pork used per 100g finished product.
Pack Details
Average weight: 270g
Please note: As this is a traditionally made product, individual saucissons can vary in weight from approximately 240g to 300g.
Supplied as one whole saucisson, ready to hand-slice as required.
Why we like it
There's something rather satisfying about having a whole saucisson and a good knife rather than opening another packet of sliced meat.
This one keeps things refreshingly straightforward: British pork, restrained seasoning and enough maturation time to develop a properly deep cured flavour.
Add some good cheese, bread and pickles, and you've really got all you need.
Average weight: 270g
Typical weight range: 240–300g
Meat: British pork
Pork content: 97.1%
Style: French-inspired whole Saucisson
Format: Whole, ready to hand-slice
Made: Islington, North London