The sausage is a traditional stuffed Portugal. Its main ingredient is the pork tenderloin, which makes it one of the most popular sausages. As condiments, includes ground pepper, garlic and salt. It is smoked and its size is usually high, even if there Palos various diameters. It has a firm, hard consistency, as well as a bright color. It can be eaten in slices with bread.

In Brazil, it is used in feijoada.