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Nutritional Values
520kcal
30gProtein
—Carbs
45gFat
1gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Longeole
How to order / say it
Say it
Longeole — [lon-jol]
Order
I'd like the longeole, please.
Locally
Je voudrais la longeole, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally
Pork sausage flavored with fennel seeds, unique to Geneva.
Why try it?
A distinct part of Genevan culinary identity, Longeole underscores the region's talent for sausages and mastery of spice blends.
How it tastes
Rich and savory with aromatic tones from the fennel seeds, providing a distinctive and slightly sweet flavor profile. It’s juicy and tender.
Origin & History — first documented: 1600
Dating back to the 17th century, Longeole was developed by local charcutiers aiming to highlight local pork and herbs. Over time, it became synonymous with Geneva’s culinary tradition.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g Pork meat
- 🧂 10 g Fennel seeds
- 🧂 10 g Salt
- 🧂 5 g Pepper
- 🥩 2 meters Sausage casing
Method
- 1 Mix ground pork with fennel seeds, salt, and pepper.
- 2 Stuff the mixture into sausage casings.
- 3 Allow to cure overnight in a cool place.
- 4 Cook by simmering for about 1 hour, then serve.
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