SAUCISSON BRIOCHE A LA PISTACHE
The Product
The clover-shaped brioche sausage is a Lyon specialty: a sausage to be cooked (often pistachio-flavored) wrapped in a soft brioche dough and decorated with a clover-shaped finial (a "clover") before being baked in the oven, offering a tasty dish, usually served hot as a starter or main course with a salad.
Origin & Terroir
A Lyonnaise specialty combining the city's famous pistachio-studded sausage with rich brioche dough. Lyon's status as France's gastronomic capital is reflected in this indulgent dish.
How to Enjoy
Serve warm, sliced to reveal the sausage within its golden brioche crust. Traditional accompaniment is dressed salad and mustard. Pairs with Beaujolais or light Burgundy.
Did You Know?
This dish showcases Lyon's genius for combining simple elements into something greater. The brioche absorbs the sausage's flavorful juices during baking, creating moist, savory-sweet contrast.