Lincolnshire Sausage

Lincolnshire Sausage is a beloved sausage, traditional to the United Kingdom. Key ingredients include pepper, pork and sausage.

The Lincolnshire sausage is a traditional British pork sausage strongly associated with the county of Lincolnshire in eastern England. Its origins are not precisely documented, but it has been a regional speciality for centuries, distinguished by its coarse-cut pork and a pronounced herb seasoning—typically sage, thyme, and sometimes parsley—rather than the more spiced or smoked flavours found in other British sausages. Historically, it was made without rusk (bread filler), though modern versions may vary, and the recipe has remained largely consistent across the county.

Today, the Lincolnshire sausage is a staple of the full English breakfast and is celebrated for its robust, herby character. In 2016, it was granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status by the European Union, meaning that only sausages made within Lincolnshire and following the traditional recipe can bear the name. Regional variations exist in seasoning intensity, but the core identity—pork, sage, and a coarse texture—remains a point of local pride and a symbol of Lincolnshire's culinary heritage.