Linguiça (lean-GWEE-sah) is a form of Portuguese pork sausage seasoned with onions, garlic, and paprika. It is similar in taste to chouriço; however it is much thinner and is usually slightly roasted over natural alcohol and then served in thick slices with bread.

In Hawaii, it is called simply "Portuguese sausage" and is popular there at breakfast, sliced and grilled.

Linguiça is related to Italian luganega, which gets its name from the Lucanians, an Italic tribe that once ruled part of today's region of Basilicata. It is believed that the Ancient Romans learned the art of salami-making from this tribe.

Emeril Lagasse's Linguiça Recipe

Portuguese cuisine | Sausages