Texturally similar to pepperoni, this dry, rather hard sausage is usually made from meat and a goodly amount of fat. It’s smoked, slightly sweet and highly seasoned. Probably the most popular Chinese sausage in this country is lop chong. It and others like it are available in specialty meat shops and Chinese markets. Store up to 1 month in the refrigerator. Chinese sausage makes an excellent addition to stir-fry dishes. See also sausage.
