Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Morteau Sausage

Analysing hundreds of thousands of recipes uncovers Morteau sausage's optimal flavour pairings.

Morteau sausage is defined by the unmistakable flavours of pork and smoke, but beneath its umaminess lies a complex symphony of subtle flavour notes, such as resin, protease, and black pepper, that give it remarkable depth. The key to finding the perfect pairing for Morteau sausage is understanding how these notes harmonise.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how Camembert's mouldy tones ground Morteau sausage, and how sage's rosmarinic notes create a surprising synergy with its porky meatiness.

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. carnal, maillard, and woody) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.

Flavour Pairing Method

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

Our analysis shows that the flavour of pork is strongly associated with the flavour of rosemary. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a rosemary flavour, such as sage, when pairing with the porky aroma notes of Morteau sausage.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Morteau sausage with sage.

Harmonious Flavours Of Morteau Sausage

Just as our analysis shows that pork and musky notes are harmonious, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in Morteau sausage. For instance, the smoky accents of Morteau sausage are strongly associated with eucalyptol and corn-like notes.

The aroma notes associated with the various notes of Morteau sausage can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of Camembert offers many of the notes complementary to Morteau sausage, including penicillium and chanterelle notes. Because the flavour profile of Camembert has many of the of the features that are complementary to Morteau sausage, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of Camembert across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Morteau sausage.

Recipes That Pair Morteau Sausage With Camembert

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aroma accents that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Morteau sausage, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Morteau sausage, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the notes complementary to Morteau sausage.

What To Drink With Morteau Sausage

The eucalyptus notes in gaviscon make it a perfect pairing with morteau sausage. Likewise, the rosemary flavours in tuscany create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of morteau sausage below.