10 Best Sausages | UK Nutritionist Reviewed

When it came to crowning our number one, it was never going to be anything other than a straight-up classic pork sausage with unique pepper and nutmeg flavours. And here we have possibly the best around. 

These gourmet sausages have a high percentage of all-British pork only from prime cuts, and are gluten- and dairy-free with no questionable bulking agents. The result? They taste incredibly satisfying and indulgent and will go with everything. Just ask the 630+ people who have given these 4 or 5 stars on the supermarket's website! 

As Heck say themselves, 'Why should pork get all the glory?'. To prove their point, they've got to work making some of finest sausages around – their Chicken Italia. These babies are jam-packed with tomato, garlic, basil and mozzarella to give a big hearty taste that isn't going to go straight to the waist. 

If you're frequently whipping up meals such as risotto, pasta, paella or other Mediterranean dishes, these will surely be a welcome addition to your shopping cart. These sausages have amazing taste, quality, and at an affordable price tag, of course it's our no. 2!

We couldn't compile a ranking without an odd-shaped sausage now, could we? These patties are reminiscent of the main ingredient in a certain fast food chain's famous breakfast snack, though you'll get quite a bit more meat here – to be exact, Tesco's version are made with 96% pork!

As well as the high meat content, they're sumptuously seasoned with sage, parsley and black pepper, and are lower in fat and sodium than many other processed patties. If you're a fan of a breakfast muffin but want to up the quality, these are surely a must-try. 

If you're keen to get those taste buds dancing – and perhaps the brow sweating – we'd say three types of chilli is probably going to do the trick. Luckily, Asda thought that too, and blended habanero, jalapeño and chipotle into these fiery bangers. 

If you're a dab hand in the kitchen we imagine you'll be able to pull out some absolutely show-stopping meals with these sausages, from mouth-watering spicy sausage rolls to a red-hot twist on a classic pasta bake. Foodies will also love the high-quality 80% pork. 

If you're looking to keep the fat content down but don't fancy trying out other sausage meats, then these reduced-fat pork bangers could be the way to go. These surprisingly tasty sausages from Tesco have around 50 % less of the bad stuff, so you can rest assured that you're at least trying. 

Flavour-wise, they're your everyday sausage, so they will be right at home in plenty of dishes from sausage casseroles to barbecues. Plus, they're good value for the amount you get. 

A shopping staple that's sure to have fed most meat-eating families around the country at some point, we think it would be fair to say that Richmond sausages are almost as British as the Queen. They're made using a special recipe that creates a strong and familiar sausage taste, comprising of hints of nutmeg and pepper. 

Unfortunately, they do have a downfall if you're keen to buy top quality – as a result of having a low meat percentage and several fillers, they do have a slightly mushy texture. Of course, this makes them a great budget-friendly option if you're not fussy about add-ins!

If you're looking to spice up your weeknight bangers and mash, then these sweet chilli chicken sausages from Tesco would be a great way to do so. They have a mild spice upon tasting, which is then followed by notes of garlic, coriander and paprika to get a really full flavour. 

Although they are lower in fat due to the use of chicken, they do contain slightly more additives than your typical sausages (who knew sausages needed raising agents?), so purists may want to look elsewhere. 

Get a taste of the Mediterranian with this delightful 6 pack of chorizo-inspired sausages. In the ingredients list, you'll find not only 82% pork but red pepper, garlic puree, black pepper and dried red pepper flakes. These are sure to taste just as good in a Spanish breakfast as they are on the BBQ. 

As with all things spicy you'll have to use your instinct, although reviewers say they aren't too overpowering. It's worth noting that you may want to remove the skin before serving as it is reported to be a little tough.   

There's a lot going on here but if you stick with it, pork chipolatas with honey and rosemary wrapped in oak smoked dry-cured bacon does sound pretty heavenly, right? We can already see people pinching these from the kitchen side before you've got round to serving up your Sunday roast!

It is worth pointing out that the honey might be a tad sweet for some tastes, particularly has some buyers have claimed they are very heavily seasoned. Though they do have a good meat content they're also rather expensive, especially considering they're chipolatas rather than full-sized sausages. 

The first dish we're serving up today is these caramelised onion turkey sausages from Asda's butcher's selection range. Not only are they delicious with a well-balanced onion, turkey and peppery taste, but they're only 145 calories per serving of two sausages.  

We feel you could easily slip these to the kids (or your partner) if you're trying to encourage healthier eating, and although they'll probably recognise the difference, we're sure they're still going to enjoy them!