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More charcuterie from Corsica awarded controversial EU protection

Some producers on the French island fear different labels will confuse customers

What is the UK equivalent of the French bavette d’aloyau cut of beef?

A reader wants to know what to ask for in a British butcher's shop after discovering their favourite cut of beef while in France

Andouille: Meet the makers who defend this gutsy French sausage

It takes five weeks and a lot of ‘know-how’ to make real andouille – we discover the process and the passion

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RECIPES: real French charcuterie of rabbit rillettes, pork liver pâté

We look at the history and techniques of pâtés, terrines, sausages and ‘farcis’ (stuffed dishes)

France fines charcuterie industry €93m for price fixing

France has issued a fine of €93 million in total to 12 French “ham cartel” groups that have been found guilty of price fixing their charcuterie products in supermarkets, and working together to buy cheaper cuts.

Carrefour recalls listeria risk charcuterie in France

Charcuterie products have been recalled from French supermarkets Carrefour Bio and Carrefour Sélection after traces of listeria were found in packets made by Italian brand Fumagalli.

From extinction to France’s top jambon

Porc Noir de Bigorre is France’s top-table pork. The Connexion reports on the rare breed’s rise to ham

Success for French rillettes vending machine

A charcuterie boasting the first 24-hour rillettes vending machine is claiming a success after selling 300 pots of its home-made meat spread during its summer closure.

Listeria risk prompts ham package recall across France

Packages of Italian-style charcuterie ham from the supermarkets Auchan, Casino and Monoprix are being recalled in France after a risk of listeria contamination was found.

Charcuterie made easy

Miranda Ballard talks about her new book on how to enjoy, serve and cook with cured meats and also presents two favourite recipes

French saucisson world championship concludes today

A contest calling itself the first ever world championship of proper French-style saucisson is to announce a winner today, from over 80 global entrants.

Gourmet ham saves pig breed’s bacon

A charcuterie specialist from the Ardèche has saved a race of pig from extinction and produced a gastronomic ham included on the menu in Michelin-starred restaurants.

Charcuterie

More charcuterie from Corsica awarded controversial EU protection

What is the UK equivalent of the French bavette d’aloyau cut of beef?

Andouille: Meet the makers who defend this gutsy French sausage

RECIPES: real French charcuterie of rabbit rillettes, pork liver pâté

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