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A '''saveloy''' is a type of highly seasoned [[sausage]], usually bright red, which is typically available in British [[fish and chips]] shops, primarily in the south of England,<ref>{{cite news|last=Anderson|first=Ross|title=In cod we trust: fish'n'chips is polishing up its image|date=2006-08-11|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/article605200.ece|publisher=The Times|accessdate=2008-12-07}}</ref> sometimes fried in [[batter (cooking)|batter]]. The word is believed to originate from the Swiss-French ''[[Cervelat|cervelas]]'' or ''servelat'', ultimately from the Latin ''cerebrus''; originally a pig brain sausage particularly associated with Switzerland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saveloy |title=Saveloy - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary |publisher=Merriam-webster.com |date=2012-08-31 |accessdate=2013-03-14}}</ref>
A '''saveloy''' is a type of highly seasoned [[sausage]], usually bright red, which is typically available in British [[fish and chips]] shops, primarily in the south of England,<ref>{{cite news|last=Anderson|first=Ross|title=In cod we trust: fish'n'chips is polishing up its image|date=2006-08-11|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/article605200.ece|publisher=The Times|accessdate=2008-12-07}}</ref> sometimes fried in [[batter (cooking)|batter]]. The word is believed to originate from the Swiss-French ''[[Cervelat|cervelas]]'' or ''servelat'', ultimately from the Latin ''cerebrus''; originally a pig brain sausage particularly associated with Switzerland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saveloy |title=Saveloy - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary |publisher=Merriam-webster.com |date=2012-08-31 |accessdate=2013-03-14}}</ref>


The saveloy's taste is similar to that of a [[Hot dog|frankfurter]] or [[red pudding]]. It is mostly eaten with [[French fries|chips]], but occasionally also in a sandwich accompanied with [[pease pudding]], [[stuffing]], mustard or the brine of the sausage (known as its "gravy"). This is known as a "saveloy dip" in the north east of England, especially the town of South Shields with its long established "pork shops", as one half of the bread bun is dipped in gravy, in a similar manner to the [[French dip sandwich]] .{{citation needed|date=February 2013}}
The saveloy's taste is similar to that of a [[Hot dog|frankfurter]] or [[red pudding]]. It is mostly eaten with [[French fries|chips]].


The saveloy is available in [[Australia]], where it is consumed at fairs, [[fête]]s, agricultural shows and sporting events, served on a slice of bread or in a bread roll, and liberally covered in tomato sauce. It is sometimes battered and known as a "battered sav". At the turn of the 20th century, the saveloy was described in an Australian court case as a "highly seasoned dry sausage originally made of brains, but now young pork, salted "<ref>'Saveloy Reticence' in The Examiner, Launceston, Tas, 14 March 1913, p.6</ref> but by the mid-century it was commonly defined by its size (a 19 inch sausage), "as opposed to a Frankfurter, 26" [inches].<ref>'Variety of Sausage for Home Menus' in The Courier Mail, Brisbane, QLD, 12 September 1951, p.8</ref> This distinction may be due to the Frankfurter's popularisation (as an ingredient of [[Hot Dog|hot-dogs]]).<ref>'Hot Dog is Favourite American Sandwich' in the Centralian Advocate, 26 October 1951, p.12</ref> Despite 'frankfurter' sausage makers being the target of violence in [[World War I]],<ref>'Exciting Night in Sydney' in Barrier Miner, Broken Hill, NSW, 28 November 1915, p.1</ref> the story that saveloys were once frankfurters, renamed due to anti-Germanic sentiment (like the [[House of Windsor]] ) is purely apocryphal, as far as Australia is concerned.
The saveloy is available in [[Australia]], where it is consumed at fairs, [[fête]]s, agricultural shows and sporting events, served on a slice of bread or in a bread roll, and liberally covered in tomato sauce. It is sometimes battered and known as a "battered sav". At the turn of the 20th century, the saveloy was described in an Australian court case as a "highly seasoned dry sausage originally made of brains, but now young pork, salted "<ref>'Saveloy Reticence' in The Examiner, Launceston, Tas, 14 March 1913, p.6</ref> but by the mid-century it was commonly defined by its size (a 19 inch sausage), "as opposed to a Frankfurter, 26" [inches].<ref>'Variety of Sausage for Home Menus' in The Courier Mail, Brisbane, QLD, 12 September 1951, p.8</ref> This distinction may be due to the Frankfurter's popularisation (as an ingredient of [[Hot Dog|hot-dogs]]).<ref>'Hot Dog is Favourite American Sandwich' in the Centralian Advocate, 26 October 1951, p.12</ref> Despite 'frankfurter' sausage makers being the target of violence in [[World War I]],<ref>'Exciting Night in Sydney' in Barrier Miner, Broken Hill, NSW, 28 November 1915, p.1</ref> the story that saveloys were once frankfurters, renamed due to anti-Germanic sentiment (like the [[House of Windsor]] ) is purely apocryphal, as far as Australia is concerned.


Saveloys are popular in [[New Zealand]], where they are larger than the English type. Although they are sold at fish-and-chips shops as in England, they are commonly bought at butchers' shops or supermarkets and cooked by boiling at home. Saveloys are known colloquially as "savs". In fish-and-chip shops the traditional "hot-dog", which is a battered sausage on a stick, can be made from saveloy though more typically ordinary sausage. (A sausage in a long bread roll is called an "American hot dog" to distinguish it.) A beef version is found too. A '''cheerio''' is a smaller version, about half the size, sometimes called a cocktail sausage, baby sav or a "little boy".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://foodservice.hans.com.au/Products/SausagesFranks/HansCheerios65mm25kg.aspx |title=HANS product range - Hans Cheerios (65mm) 2.5kg |publisher=HANS |date= |accessdate=2012-02-15}}</ref> These are a popular children's party food in New Zealand and Australia, often served hot in a sweet, spicy [[Watties#Products|tomato sauce]].
Saveloys are popular in [[New Zealand]], where they are larger than the English type. Although they are sold at fish-and-chips shops as in England, they are commonly bought at butchers' shops or supermarkets and cooked by boiling at home. Saveloys are known colloquially as "savs". A '''cheerio''' is a smaller version, about half the size, sometimes called a cocktail sausage, baby sav or a "little boy".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://foodservice.hans.com.au/Products/SausagesFranks/HansCheerios65mm25kg.aspx |title=HANS product range - Hans Cheerios (65mm) 2.5kg |publisher=HANS |date= |accessdate=2012-02-15}}</ref> These are a popular children's party food in New Zealand and Australia, often served hot in a sweet, spicy [[Watties#Products|tomato sauce]].


== See also ==
== See also ==

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A saveloy served with chips and curry sauce.

A saveloy is a type of highly seasoned sausage, usually bright red, which is typically available in British fish and chips shops, primarily in the south of England,[1] sometimes fried in batter. The word is believed to originate from the Swiss-French cervelas or servelat, ultimately from the Latin cerebrus; originally a pig brain sausage particularly associated with Switzerland.[2]

The saveloy's taste is similar to that of a frankfurter or red pudding. It is mostly eaten with chips.

The saveloy is available in Australia, where it is consumed at fairs, fêtes, agricultural shows and sporting events, served on a slice of bread or in a bread roll, and liberally covered in tomato sauce. It is sometimes battered and known as a "battered sav". At the turn of the 20th century, the saveloy was described in an Australian court case as a "highly seasoned dry sausage originally made of brains, but now young pork, salted "[3] but by the mid-century it was commonly defined by its size (a 19 inch sausage), "as opposed to a Frankfurter, 26" [inches].[4] This distinction may be due to the Frankfurter's popularisation (as an ingredient of hot-dogs).[5] Despite 'frankfurter' sausage makers being the target of violence in World War I,[6] the story that saveloys were once frankfurters, renamed due to anti-Germanic sentiment (like the House of Windsor ) is purely apocryphal, as far as Australia is concerned.

Saveloys are popular in New Zealand, where they are larger than the English type. Although they are sold at fish-and-chips shops as in England, they are commonly bought at butchers' shops or supermarkets and cooked by boiling at home. Saveloys are known colloquially as "savs". A cheerio is a smaller version, about half the size, sometimes called a cocktail sausage, baby sav or a "little boy".[7] These are a popular children's party food in New Zealand and Australia, often served hot in a sweet, spicy tomato sauce.

See also

References

  1. ^ Anderson, Ross (2006-08-11). "In cod we trust: fish'n'chips is polishing up its image". The Times. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
  2. ^ "Saveloy - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary". Merriam-webster.com. 2012-08-31. Retrieved 2013-03-14.
  3. ^ 'Saveloy Reticence' in The Examiner, Launceston, Tas, 14 March 1913, p.6
  4. ^ 'Variety of Sausage for Home Menus' in The Courier Mail, Brisbane, QLD, 12 September 1951, p.8
  5. ^ 'Hot Dog is Favourite American Sandwich' in the Centralian Advocate, 26 October 1951, p.12
  6. ^ 'Exciting Night in Sydney' in Barrier Miner, Broken Hill, NSW, 28 November 1915, p.1
  7. ^ "HANS product range - Hans Cheerios (65mm) 2.5kg". HANS. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
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