Teet’s Food Store has been specializing in smoked meats and pure pork sausage for over 60 years. Family owned and operated, I can honestly say this is a business I’m proud to support. Teet’s sent me a selection of meats to try and my family is hooked on them already. We especially loved the Smoked Jalapeno Cheese Pork Sausage and my oldest son has already come up with several more meals that he would like to include it in. I used it in this version of one of our favorite recipes and dinner was delicious!
What is Tasso?
Are you familiar with tasso? Smoked Pork Tasso is a Cajun smoked meat. It is the leaner, meatier cousin to bacon; similar to ham, but with a richer smoky flavor. Tasso is cut from the shoulder of the pig and then seasoned with spices before being cured. When I looked at the ingredient list, I was pleased to see only natural ingredients. I expected a meat similar to ham, but with a hint of bacon flavor. Just call me naive, because it is so much more than that. Tasso is pure pork heaven. Teet’s tasso is so fragrant, as soon as you open the package, you know it’s going to taste fantastic. I sauteed the tasso just before adding it to the dish. The tasso added a smoky layer of flavor to the potatoes, without any greasiness. Add in a hefty dose of smokehouse flavor and you have a serious contender for the best pork I’ve ever tasted.
