There's nothing quite as comforting as the hearty, flavor-packed bite of a sausage on a chilly day. From chorizo to Thuringer summer sausage, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of unique varieties.

Boudin is a type of sausage ... that andouille sausage is just as prevalent in the local cuisine as boudin. Andouille contains several of the same ingredients, such as pork, onions, and seasonings.