Bought some Savoie's Mild Smoked Pork Sausage

Manda is arse

Go frick Yourself

Manda's, Savoie's and Richard's are all pretty crappy. But, sometimes you're in a spot.

Richard’s is better than Savoie’s. I was told they use better ingredients. I tried Manda once and it was the worst sausage I’ve ever had

Some of yall are just plain dumb.

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grew up on basic Manda, which I love,

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we have different tastes

glad you like it, though

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Manda's, Savoie's and Richard's are all pretty crappy.

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These are literally the only three brands I have seen in grocery stores in the Southeast. Can you recommend another that is available outside of Louisiana in stores?

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I don't know what's available for you.

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tasso

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Thanks.

All I ever see are boudin and andouille in stores.

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Can you recommend another that is available outside of Louisiana in stores?

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Where do you live … what city ? I’ll research Louisiana specialty meats and provide some recommendations

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I think the sausage is what sets a lot of Louisiana cuisine apart. Can get most of the other ingredients fairly easily.

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Agree. My regular grocery stores in GA sometimes have Savois and sometimes Richards but not consistently. They usually have a brand called Ragin' Cajun and one called Roger Wood's (made in GA I think) but they are disappointing to me.

I've found this Aidell's brand to be the best option I have for flavoring a dish like gumbo or beans. It's called an andouille but I find it just to be a decent general sausage alternative. Good spice flavor and quality meat if you are in a pinch.

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These are literally the only three brands I have seen in grocery stores in the Southeast. Can you recommend another that is available outside of Louisiana in stores?

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My counsel:
- As an LA expat living in TX, we've learned to take a cooler along when traversing I-10 through LA. Our regular stops are Kartchner's in Scott for smoked boudin and Rabideaux's in Iowa, LA for smoked sausage, andouille, and tasso. Realize this probably aren't options for you but there are Rouses scattered along the Gulf Coast that would typically have some offerings. If you happen to be by one, perhaps you could stock up there.

- Chisesi Bros out of NOLA makes a "New Orleans Smoked Sausage" and a "Tony Chachere’s" sausage that are about as good as you can get outside of a specialty meat store. I have no experience with their other products. Check with your grocer and see if they can begin carrying these. Our HEB's in TX can be responsive to new product suggestions by customers.

- I have less issues with Manda than most on the FBD and if it and Savoies were the only two available, would select it - just my preference.