I tried supermarket sausages – the winner beats Lidl on price and Aldi on taste

SUMMER is finally here and we’re all looking for juicy, tasty crackers to make on the grill.

But which ones are just right in terms of both taste and price?

We tried different sausages to find the best value for moneyPhoto credit: Gary Stone

Some cheap sausages contain only 32 percent pork, others use pork or lard to increase the pork content.

British bangers should contain at least 65 to 75 percent pork, including better cuts like shoulder and belly. But does it increase the taste?

My family and I tested various store-brand sausages as well as two major brands to find out which one tasted best.

Aldi Ashfield Butcher’s Selected Pork Sausages (454g)

£1.79 for eight people
Pork content: 72%

Aldi’s sausages were the best value for moneyPhoto credit: Gary Stone

These Aldi crackers were perfectly seasoned and I loved the delicate coriander and nutmeg flavors.

The ingredients sounded relatively simple and although the meat content was comparable to others, they somehow tasted meatier.

The casings were made of pork collagen, which was nicely browned and easy to bite into. In terms of price-performance ratio, it’s the best we’ve found.

Taste: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Overall score: 9/10

Tasty Pork Sausages from Asda (454g)

£2 for eight
Pork content: 72%

Asda’s sausages tasted goodPhoto credit: Gary Stone

One of the cheapest in our test, but Asda’s offering actually tasted pretty good.

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They weren’t greasy and had a lot of flavor without being overly seasoned.

As an added bonus, they are gluten free. I would definitely choose these again, they tasted just as good as any premium brand.

Taste: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Overall score: 8/10

Morrisons Pork Sausages (454g)

£2.25 for eight people
Pork content: 72%

The sausages from Morrisons were not to Lyndsey’s tastePhoto credit: Gary Stone

These sausages had a strange grainy texture, the skin was thick and difficult to bite through, and the taste was slightly different.

I didn’t particularly like the sausage casings, which were made from bovine collagen. I also found them too fat.

Taste: 3/10
Value: 4/10
Overall score: 3/10

Richmond thick pork sausages (410g)

£2.50 for eight people
Pork content: 42%

Richmond was the children’s favoritePhoto credit: Gary Stone

Richmond claims to be the “most popular sausage brand in the country,” but these sausages contain a very small amount of pork compared to others, and if you look at the ingredients, they are filled with water, rusks, and pork fat.

They cooked well, but to me they were like a cheap sausage you get in the school cafeteria.

However, I can’t deny how much the kids loved her. For her, these were a clear favorite.

Taste: 6/10
Value: 4/10
Overall score: 5/10

Ocado British pork sausages (454g)

£2 for eight
Pork content: 72%

Ocado’s sausages had a good pork contentPhoto credit: Gary Stone

These Ocado sausages looked like they came from the butcher.

Quite chunky in size and with a respectable pork content.

The shells were a bit tough, but otherwise the flavor was good and the seasoning was just right. The price is also good.

Taste: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Overall score: 8/10

Sainsbury’s Fresh British Pork Sausages (454g)

£2.25 for eight people
Pork content: 72%

Sainsbury’s tasted meaty and freshPhoto credit: Gary Stone

I loved these sausages from Sainsbury’s which were well cooked, had a perfect overall color and a lovely texture.

The pork was well seasoned and tasted meaty and fresh. The casings were made from pork collagen, which overall I found to be preferable to any other beef options. I would make this my favorite place. Delicious.

Taste: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Overall score: 10/10

Heck Family Favorite 10 sausages (600g)

£5.25 for ten
Pork content: 85%

Heck’s sausages are more expensive, but consist of 85% meatPhoto credit: Gary Stone

Delicious, lean and lightly seasoned pork shoulder sausages.

I would have perhaps preferred a stronger herbal and spice flavor.

You pay more for it, but it contains 85% meat.

The sausage casings are made from bovine collagen and are both dairy and gluten free.

Taste: 9/10
Value: 5/10
Overall score: 7/10

Lidl Deluxe Pork Sausages (400g)

£2.49 for six people
Pork content: 90%

The sausages from Lidl were very meatyPhoto credit: Gary Stone

Juicy looking sausages with good salt content. I would have liked more seasoning, but these are inexpensive and very meaty, with a very high pork content and therefore fewer other unnecessary ingredients.

They looked good on the grill. Impressive for the price.

Taste: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Overall score: 9/10

Tesco pork sausages (600g)

£2.85 for 12
Pork content: 72%

Tesco offered great value for moneyPhoto credit: Gary Stone

Good, mediocre sausages. Excellent value for money for a pack of 12. Did they taste the best?

No. But for the price it didn’t matter that much.

They were well browned under the broiler and in an air fryer. I would have liked a little more spice.

A great option, especially if you add them to a casserole or pasta dish.

Taste: 6/10
Value: 8/10
Overall score: 7/10

How to save on your supermarket shopping

There are many ways to save on grocery shopping.

Look for yellow or red stickers on products that indicate when they have been discounted.

If the food is fresh, you need to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.

Making a list can also save you money because you’ll be less likely to make rash purchases at the supermarket.

Launching your own brand can also be an easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your grocery bills.

This means foregoing “finest” or “luxury” products and instead opting for “own” or “valuable” product lines.

Many supermarkets have special offers for vegetables and fruit where you can get cheap prices if the goods are misshapen or incomplete.

Lidl, for example, runs its Waste Not scheme and offers boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.

If you’re on a low income and a parent, you could potentially receive up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers, which you can also use at the supermarket.

In addition, many municipalities offer supermarket vouchers as part of the household support fund.