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(based on 17 ratings)
Located in: Meats/Seafood, Cured Sausages
Les Trois Petits Cochons started in 1975 as a small charcuterie in the heart of New York's Greenwich Village, where founders Alain Sinturel and Jean Pierre Pradié cooked and offered pâtés and other French specialties to the neighborhood gourmets. They soon received rave reviews by such notables as Craig Clairborne, Mimi Sheraton, James Beard, and others. Once word got out, they began making pâtés for other restaurants around Manhattan. By 1990, demand forced them to expand their operation. Today, they make their pâtés in their kitchen, House of Bricks, located in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Les Trois Petits Cochons is recognized for its excellence as a leader in the specialty food business and industry it helped to create. They use all-natural, high quality ingredients, and craft small, handmade batches.

Their Saucisson Sec is a pork sausage, naturally air-dried. Made from a time-honored recipe from the mountains of France.

Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.1 stars
(based on 17 reviews)
88% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
All natural(3), Flavorful(15), High quality(11), Tender(3)
Best Uses:
Entertaining(7), Hors d'oeuvre(14)
Describe Yourself:
Foodie(8), Frequent diner(4), Health conscious(3), Simple tastes(5)
 
True Flavor
By Chez Mckenzie from Winter Park CO on 2/17/2010
Gift:
No
Pros:
Flavorful, Primo texture
Best Uses:
Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Chef
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

A fine flavor to enjoy anytime. No negatives aside from the casing being a little difficult to remove.

 
I will buy this again
By parisdetroit from Detroit, MI on 2/4/2010
Gift:
No
Pros:
Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

One thing that my husband, who is French, misses in the states is the dried meats (charcuterie) of France. This was an excellent substitute for him.

 
Great Sausage
By cheese boyVerified Purchaser from georgia on 2/22/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Flavorful, High Quality
Best Uses:
Anytime, Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

One of the finest dried sausages I have ever had. This is a great product. Easy to slice, nice texture, very flavorful. Highly recommend.

 
Not quite saucisson
By lwVerified Purchaser from APO AE Iraq on 11/3/2008
Gift:
No
Describe Yourself:
Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

Whatever ingredient or method it is that makes French saucisson that unique taste, this sausage doesn't have it, unfortunately. It tastes like fine Italian salami, but it isn't saucisson.

 
Nice saucisson with subtle flavorings
By PorschephileVerified Reviewer from Brooklyn, NY on 11/20/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, High Quality, Tender
Best Uses:
Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

Les Trois Petits Cochons saucisson sec complemented the brie (also ordered from [...]) very nicely.

[1 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Bad French, decent sausage
By harsilVerified Reviewer from New York on 11/2/2007
Pros:
Decent stuff, Flavorful
Cons:
Excess Fat, Flavor isn't that great, Masquerades as French
Best Uses:
Anytime
Describe Yourself:
Sausage lover
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

This is pretty good, but I've had better. French sausages of this type tend to be better. This is trying to pass itself off as French, but somebody should have told them that the French for Three Little Pigs is Trois Cochonnets, not Trois Petits Cochons.

 
Good taste
By Paco from Woodbridge,VA on 10/15/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, High Quality
Best Uses:
Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

Nice surprise! Good taste,even by itself!

 
Nearly as good as the French saucisson
By Frenchie from Massachussetts on 10/14/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, High Quality, Versatile
Best Uses:
Great with crispy French, Hors d'oeuvre, Wine
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Frequent Diner, Raised on French Food
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

Loved this one and the saucission d'artagnan, will order again and have recommended to family and friends

 
agreeable flavor
By M.Verified Reviewer from Dallas, Texas on 10/4/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, Meaty
Best Uses:
Snacking
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

This is pretty good, but not all that much better than the summer sausages you can find almost everywhere. The duck salami also sold on this site is far more tasty, exotic, and luxurious.

 
This is fantastic...a family favorite!
By Mari the NanaVerified Reviewer from Emporia KS on 9/22/2007
Pros:
All Natural, Flavorful, High Quality, Versatile
Best Uses:
Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Loves different foods, Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

This is fantastic! I highly recommend this with the French Dijon Mustard. It is outstanding with that.

 
A decent Saucisson Sec
By maskman from Los Angeles on 8/15/2007
Pros:
All Natural, Flavorful, High Quality, Tender
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
LIKE GOOD FOOD, Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

Very hard to find in the US, Saucisson Sec is appreciated wherever you can find it. This is an OK value for the money. It is not super dry, but has a good flavor.

 
Good stuff
By aurelienVerified Reviewer from Orlando, FL on 7/4/2007
Pros:
Flavorful
Cons:
Rubbery Texture
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Health Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

Good product, remind me France. The only regret is the texture which is thick.

 
Quality Ingredients
By Sylvester the Donkey from overseas on 6/20/2007
Pros:
High Quality
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

Made from quality stuff, but I prefer dry sausage with a stronger flavor; I found the product yummy, but somewhat too mild

 
So far, so good
By gourmet groupVerified Reviewer from massachusetts on 6/19/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, High Quality, Tender
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Gourmet group
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

We are slowly eating our way thru a number or dry sausages of various origins to compare. So far, this is the best one, very intense flavor without being greasy. Great with a baguette and a rich red wine.

 
You need it!
By RemsVerified Reviewer from Los Angeles, CA on 5/16/2007
Pros:
Flavorful
Best Uses:
Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

Not the best saucisson I've ever had but it was so good to pick and taste some slices, before diner, with friends, like in my home country. Thank you [...].

 
Very enjoyable eats!
By YogiVerified Reviewer from Beach Park, Il on 4/4/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, High Quality
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

This sausage, with a good french bread makes an excellent sandwich. You will not be confused with the sandwiches available in France, however, it is a close alternative

 
Wonderful
By Steve in SeattleVerified Reviewer from Seattle on 4/2/2007
Pros:
All Natural, Flavorful, High Quality
Best Uses:
Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Saucisson Sec:

I lived in France for 10 years and so appreciate a good saucisson when I see it. This is a great product !!!!

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