ISO Linquica or Chourico sausage

I would like to find a local source of Linguica or Chourico smoked, Portuguese sausages.

I am certain that these are not made in the Midwest but may be distributed for sale in one of the local international food stores.

I would appreciate any thoughts.

Tim

Don't be so sure. Paulina Market has had a very nice house-made linguica from time to time. I found it held up well against stuff that I brought back from Toronto.

You might want to call ahead, because I'm not sure it's a regular item. They or one of the the other salumieri in town might make something for you to spec, also. If you can live with Spanish chorizo, which I realize can be different from Portuguese, several good options exist here. La Unica, WEl Mercado (de Tango Sur),Fox & Obel, Sam's, Deliberico, for starters.

Good luck.

I buy mine in Newark and bring them back with me. Same with many other Portuguese items. My luggage always get lots of special attention...

Antonius

JeffB wrote:Don't be so sure. Paulina Market has had a very nice house-made linguica from time to time. I found it held up well against stuff that I brought back from Toronto.

I was not aware that you could bring back meat products from Canada. Are there any special procedures required for doing this?

Thanks.

Jyoti

Good question. While I neither condone nor deplore this particular behavior, one could, hypothetically, load up on smoked and cured sausages at St. Catherine's market, then place them in the trunk of one's car next to the Cuban cigars.

JeffB wrote:Good question. While I neither condone nor deplore this particular behavior, one could, hypothetically, load up on smoked and cured sausages at St. Catherine's market, then place them in the trunk of one's car next to the Cuban cigars.

Don't forget the young, raw-milk cheeses!

Antonius wrote:My luggage always get lots of special attention...

Antonius

I'd imagine that would offer quite a distraction at airports using security dogs!

Ream's Elburn Market has linguisa listed as a sausage they make. I have found it best to call ahead before making the trip for a particular product.

http://elburnmarket.com/

I decided to check with US Customs to answer my own question regarding bringing in meat products from Canada. It looks like my frequent trips to Canada will now be enhanced by food shopping opportunities. Here is what I found out:

Cooked and raw poultry is permitted from Canada except from the province of Saskatchewan. However, to bring poultry products from any province in Canada into the United States, you must have proof of the origin of the poultry. For example, proof of origin would be the grocery stores receipt where the product was purchased, or the label on the product indicates the province in which it was packaged

Fish, if it is for your personal use, is generally admissible.

Condiments such as oil, vinegar, mustard, catsup, pickles, syrup, honey, jelly, jam, etc., are generally admissible.

Fruits and vegetables grown in Canada are generally admissible, if they have labels identifying them as products of Canada. Fruits and vegetables merely purchased in Canada are not necessarily admissible, ie. citrus or tropical fruits such as mangos, which clearly were not grown in Canada because it does not have a climate that supports those crops. (Potatoes from western regions of Canada are currently restricted because of a disease outbreak. While commercial imports are permitted under stringent guidelines, travelers from Canada should avoid bringing raw potatoes with them into the US).