Winston Peters deciding who to form a coalition Government with wasn't the only big decision made on Thursday night - New Zealand's tastiest sausage was also revealed.
The Boudin Noir black pudding sausage came out on top, winning the 2017 Supreme Winner of the Devro Great New Zealand Sausage Competition.
The entry from Akaroa Butchery & Deli out-sizzled more than 500 other sausages.
"Black pudding sausages originated as a means of avoiding food waste. For mine to now be recognised as New Zealand's best is a pretty huge achievement, especially for a small independent butchery. Proud is an understatement," owner Brendan Foster said.
Devro Great New Zealand Sausage Competition 2017 winners:
2017 Supreme Award
Akaroa Butchery & Deli - Boudin Noir
2017 Devro NZ Wildcard Award
Ashby's Butchery, Christchurch - Pepperoni Bierstick
2017 People's Choice Award
Mad Butcher Albany, Auckland - Chicken, Pumpkin and Feta
Beef Gold Award:
Eastbourne Village Meats, Lower Hutt- Traditional Beef
Pork Gold Award:
Hellers - Free Farm Country Pork
Poultry Gold Award:
Mad Butcher Albany, Auckland - Chicken, Pumpkin & Feta
Precooked Gold Award (TIE):
Greytown Butchery - Saveloy and
Wild Game Salami, Hastings - Beard Brothers Old School Saveloy
Flavoured Gold Award:
Greytown Butchery - Beef Flavoured
Black Pudding Gold Award (TIE):
Akaroa Butchery & Deli - Boudin Noir and
Eastbourne Village Meats, Lower Hutt - Black Pudding
Continental Fresh Gold Award:
The Produce Company, Auckland - Fresh Chorizo
Continental ready-to-eat Gold Award:
Ashby's Butchery, Christchurch - Pepperoni Bierstick
Traditional Gold Award:
Zamora, Queenstown - Pork & Sage
Gourmet Beef Gold Award (TIE):
Hellers - Sticky Ginger Beef and
Raeward Fresh Tower Junction, Christchurch - The Carolina Reaper Beef, Chilli & Cheese
Gourmet Pork Gold Award:
Bangerrito Inc. Worldwide Global Limited - Pork Bangerrito
Gourmet Varietal Gold Award:
New World Havelock North - Lamb & Mussel
Judge Kathy Paterson described the The Boudin Noir as "a polarising sausage."
"This Boudin Noir is a well-crafted, perfectly balanced sausage with a beyond sensational texture. I encourage all Kiwis to go out and give this one a go," she said.
"Add to a potato dish, use in a savoury tart or pan-fry and crumble over soup."
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