Vienna sausage

Small tinned frank

A Vienna sausage is a small, mild sausage made from finely ground meat, typically sold canned in broth.

In American usage, they're soft, pale, finger-sized sausages often eaten as snacks: The kids love Vienna sausages straight from the can.

The name references Vienna, Austria, though the canned American product differs considerably from traditional European sausages.

canned

tinned

Preserved in metal containers

pantry · convenience · processed · potted · sealed · stockpile · emergency · rations · survival · camping

snack

nibbles

Takes small bites

munchies · gameday · tailgate · buffet · cocktail · lunchbox · bite-sized · treat · refreshment · grazing

sausage

frankfurter

Seasoned smoked sausage

beef · chicken · smoked · cured · meat · casing · links · processed · seasoned · emulsified

serving

mustard

Tangy seed-paste condiment

plain · sliced · heated · chilled · rice · ramen · fried · stir-fry · skewered · mayo

brand

Armour

Meatpacking family name

imported · American · budget · nostalgic · childhood · familiar · staple · iconic

Categories
Opposites
sausage size and form

Vienna sausagebratwurst

German minced-pork sausage

kielbasa · Italian sausage · chorizo · andouille · knockwurst

food quality and prestige

Vienna sausagefilet mignon

Boneless cut from loin

wagyu beef · prime rib · foie gras · lobster · charcuterie

food processing level

Vienna sausageraw meat

Animal tissue, unheated

whole fish · wild game

Family

sausage, Vienna, Viennese

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G