What is a sausage guillotine?
Apart from the amazing object that can fascinate many curious people, the sausage guillotine is a real kitchen tool. It is generally quite popular among charcuterie lovers and sausage consumers. We will quickly understand why!
But what is it used for exactly?
The sausage guillotine has the ability to cut sausages or sausages into equal slices . It is ideal for making thin cuts to organize an aperitif or making thicker slices for the preparation of a delicious sandwich for example. It can also be used to cut larger quantities of slices for culinary preparations such as pizzas or dishes in sauce.
Does the sausage guillotine have origins?
Funny question and it is difficult to locate an exact origin of the sausage guillotine.
We know that it was invented to meet the needs of certain butchers and pork butchers who had to cut large quantities of sausages quickly and efficiently.
Over time, there have been notable technological improvements. Professional models have appeared. They are still found at butchers and delicatessens, but new so-called “domestic” models have emerged for the needs of individuals, such as the products we sell at the sausage shop.
What can you use a sausage guillotine for?
La Boutique des saucissons offers you a quality sausage guillotine made of wood which perfectly meets the needs and requirements of gourmets who love Ardèche sausages.
However, to use a sausage guillotine effectively, it is important to follow a few simple instructions:
- Use a stable support to hold the sausage in place while cutting, the efficiency of the guillotine depends on it;
- Make sure the blade is clean and sharp before you start (simply clean it with a damp cloth or sponge);
- Use firm pressure , but not too hard to cut the sausage, you may be hungry, but it's still a tool, so go gently anyway!
Some recipe ideas using guillotine-cut sausages
As you know, there are many delicious recipes that can be made using salami, sausages, chorizos . For example, you can prepare a pizza with thinly sliced slices, pasta with sausage and mushrooms, sausage and potato soup or fill sandwiches with grilled salami ...
But the most common use given to the sausage guillotine remains to share thin, plain slices, perfect for an aperitif where all tastes and appetites mix around a table full of life.
You'll see, for once, everyone will want to cut the sausage!
How to maintain your sausage guillotine?
Small maintenance tips to keep the guillotine in good condition
To keep your slicer in good condition, it is important to clean it thoroughly after each use . It is also a good idea to lubricate the moving parts of the guillotine from time to time to ensure smooth, efficient and longer-lasting operation. A kitchen oil will do the job perfectly.
Being made of wood, it is advisable to store it in a dry place , to avoid the natural working of the wood and especially away from children and their little sausage fingers.
For passionate amateurs who consume many of our good products, it may be wise to have the micro-serrated blade sharpened from time to time, but the high hardness of stainless steel ensures very good use in the long term, so don't worry too much about this for the moment.
Safety measures: how to use the sausage guillotine?
Obviously, like any sharp object, it is important to take safety precautions when using the sausage guillotine.
- Prefer to use protective gloves to avoid cuts;
- Never put your fingers near the blade during use;
- Make sure the sausage guillotine is in good condition before using it;
- Do not use the tool if it is damaged or defective.
These measures remain common sense, but we are never too careful. Sometimes sneaky sausages can try to hurt you so as not to be eaten. But not our local sausages, which are made with true passion for the profession and great respect for traditions.
To sum up, the sausage guillotine is a tool that is both practical and fun for efficiently cutting your Ardèche sausages and saucissons . It is an original gift idea, but also a tool to use at home, when it is time to prepare in the kitchen and your stomachs are asking for delicious appetizers.
Get out your sausages and your guillotine, the revolution is about to begin.
