WELCOME TO An Entertainment Site for Scottish Country Dancers - Enjoy the curated selection of theme-related dances for celebrations and holidays, or find a dance associated with a special calendar day, or EVEN your own birthday!
Hot Dog & Sausage Day
Jul 23
Other Scottish Country Dances for this Day
Today's Musings, History & Folklore
This sausage grinding and winding reel contains a fun figure with an arch connecting all four couples in the dance form of sausage making! Sausages, a beloved culinary staple, come in diverse varieties from around the globe, each with unique flavors and ingredients reflective of their origins. The UK boasts a rich variety of regional sausages, each with its own distinct flavor and heritage. The Cumberland sausage, hailing from the historic county of Cumberland, is characterized by its coiled shape and a robust seasoning of black and white pepper, herbs, and spices. Lincolnshire sausages, from the county of Lincolnshire, are known for their coarse texture and a prominent sage seasoning, providing a fresh and aromatic taste. Newmarket sausages, originating he UK boasts a rich variety of regional sausages, each with its own distinct flavor and heritage. The Cumberland sausage, hailing from the historic county of Cumberland, is characterized by its coiled shape and a robust seasoning of black and white pepper, herbs, and spices. Lincolnshire sausages, from the county of Lincolnshire, are known for their coarse texture and a prominent sage seasoning, providing a fresh and aromatic taste. Newmarket sausages, originating from Newmarket in Suffolk, are distinguished by their mix of pork, breadcrumbs, and a unique blend of spices, including white pepper and nutmeg, giving them a subtly sweet flavor. The Gloucester sausage, from Gloucestershire, is typically made with Gloucester Old Spot pork, seasoned with sage, and often includes a hint of mace and nutmeg. Oxford sausages, with a history dating back to the 18th century, combine pork and veal, flavored with lemon and thyme, resulting in a light and zesty taste. The Stornoway black pudding from the Isle of Lewis in Scotland is a renowned blood sausage, known for its rich, savory flavor and crumbly texture, made with oatmeal, suet, and blood. Or there's the good old American hot dog, popularized in a bun In the late 1800s, at Coney Island, New York! Hungry? 🌭 🌭 🌭
"Never ask how the sausage is made!"
The Sausage Machine
Do you like sausages and hotdogs? The myriad of choices are stunning!
Here's just a small sample!
Germany
Bratwurst: Fresh sausage made from pork and veal, often seasoned with ginger, nutmeg, and caraway.
Weisswurst: Bavarian white sausage made from veal and pork back bacon, flavored with parsley, lemon, mace, onions, ginger, and cardamom.
Italy
Salsiccia: Fresh pork sausage seasoned with fennel, pepper, and sometimes wine.
Cotechino: Large, rich sausage made from pork, fatback, and pork rind, traditionally boiled and served with lentils.
Spain
Chorizo: Spicy sausage made from pork, paprika, and garlic, which can be smoked or unsmoked, sweet or spicy.
Morcilla: Blood sausage made with pork blood, rice, onions, and spices.
France
Andouille: Smoked sausage made from pork chitterlings, tripe, and seasoned with garlic, wine, and pepper.
Boudin Blanc: White sausage made from pork, chicken, or veal, and often includes milk and bread.
United Kingdom
Cumberland Sausage: Coiled pork sausage from Cumbria, seasoned with pepper, herbs, and spices.
Black Pudding: Blood sausage made from pork blood, fat, oatmeal, and barley.
Poland
Kielbasa: Generic term for a variety of Polish sausages, typically made from pork and flavored with garlic, marjoram, and pepper.
Kaszanka: Blood sausage made from pork blood, liver, and buckwheat or barley.
Americas
United States
Hot Dog: Sausage made from beef or pork, finely ground and seasoned, often smoked.
Andouille (Cajun): Spicy, smoked sausage made from pork, originating from Louisiana’s Cajun cuisine.
Mexico
Chorizo: Similar to Spanish chorizo but usually fresh rather than cured, made from pork and spiced with chili peppers, garlic, and vinegar.
Longaniza: Longer, spicier sausage compared to chorizo, made from pork and flavored with various spices.
Brazil
Linguiça: Smoked pork sausage seasoned with garlic, paprika, and other spices.
Calabresa: Spicy sausage made from pork, often used in pizzas and stews.
For even more, click the hot dog!
Click the dance cribs or description below to link to a printable version of the dance!
