Chillan Longaniza
The sausage that Chile argues about, sold by the metre in a market hall in Nuble.
Updated 30 August 2026
Longaniza de Chillan is a fresh pork sausage seasoned with garlic, cumin, aji and other spices in proportions each butcher guards, sold in long linked coils and measured by the metre rather than by weight, and it is the thing Chile associates with the city. It is grilled or fried and served in a sandwich, or as part of a chorrillana or a plate with fried potato and egg. The covered market in Chillan is where to find it, alongside the region's cheeses, dried fruit and chicha. Rivalry between butchers is genuine and long-running, and locals will name a preferred one without hesitation.
What you'll find
- Sausage sold by the metre - in long linked coils.
- Guarded spice proportions - each butcher's mix differs.
- The Chillan market hall - where most of it is bought.
- Genuine local rivalry - everyone has a butcher they prefer.
When to go
Year round; the market is best in the morning. A meal.
What to expect
It is a fresh sausage and must be cooked, so buying it to take home means dealing with that. Quality varies sharply between producers. The market is busy and cash is easier. Vacuum-packed supermarket versions are not comparable.
Nearby
Quinchamali is south-west; Nevados de Chillan is east.
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