German salami

Sausage has been with us since man learnt how to preserve food. The first recorded mention of sausage is sometime during the 8th century BC and it proved an immensely popular food amongst the ancient Greeks and Romans alike. Today sausages come in all shapes and sizes - at N1, your favourite Cape Town meat wholesalers, we have nearly 20 varieties alone to choose from - and are enjoyed worldwide with each country making it their own in some way, just think ‘boerewors’ and you get the idea.

Charcuterie is the name given to cold meats and meat dishes, but it embodies so much more. Considered a French appetizer, the charcuterie platter has come into its own and many eateries and home cooks now offer it as more than just an hors d’oeuvre, so if you’re wanting to put together a feast of sausages, pates and terrines; here’s the perfect charcuterie guide from wholesale meat South Africa.