Dry Sausage, with Hazelnut – Maison Baud

A harmonious marriage of Savoyard craftsmanship and the rich, earthy bounty of the Alps, this Dry Sausage with Hazelnut from Maison Baud brings together two cherished traditions of the French mountain region . Hazelnuts have long been a prized ingredient in the Alpine culinary landscape, their sweet, buttery richness complementing everything from cheeses to cured meats in the rustic kitchens of Savoie . The Baud family, with a charcuterie heritage reaching back to 1920, incorporates generous pieces of premium hazelnuts into their traditional saucisson, creating a texture and flavor profile that is both familiar and delightfully unexpected .

Each slice reveals a beautiful tapestry of deep rose pork studded with golden flecks of hazelnut, their crunchy texture providing a satisfying counterpoint to the sausage’s firm, yielding bite . The flavor unfolds in layers: the clean, savory depth of the pork, the gentle warmth of traditional spices, and the sweet, toasted nuttiness of hazelnuts that lingers on the palate . Presented in convenient sliced form, this saucisson adds a touch of Alpine elegance to any charcuterie board, its distinctive character pairing beautifully with mountain cheeses such as Beaufort or Abondance, the tang of cornichons, and the sweetness of dried figs or a drizzle of chestnut honey . A glass of Mondeuse from Savoie, a crisp Jacquère, or even a nutty, oxidative wine from the Jura makes an ideal companion, their own complexity echoing the sausage’s rich layers . Whether enjoyed as an apéritif, layered into sandwiches for a rustic lunch, or offered as a sophisticated addition to a festive spread, this Hazelnut Dry Sausage from Maison Baud celebrates the best of the Alpine pantry—a tribute to the land, the craft, and the quiet ingenuity of mountain artisans .