Sausage meat is ground meat, most often pork, mixed with fat, salt, and seasonings, and is commonly sold without its casing. It has a savory, spiced flavor and a tender, juicy texture that can be coarse or finely ground. Cooks around the world use it in dishes such as British sausage rolls, Italian pasta fillings, and savory stuffings. Sausages have ancient roots, and seasoning and preserving meat in this way became a practical tradition across many cultures.