The Village Butcher from Havelock North has been named the Supreme Award winning sausage in the 2013 Devro New Zealand Sausage Competition.
After three days of judging, which looked at aroma, texture and, the all important, taste, judges thought The Village Butcher's Village Pork sausage stood out above all others.
Paul Greaney, owner of The Village Butcher, says he was hopeful after spending a year tweaking the Village Pork sausage with his wife, a product which has become popular with his customers.
"When I found out I had won I was over the moon, I couldn't breathe I was so excited. It means a lot and shows I have pride in what I do," says Greaney.
The other big winner on the night was New World Milford whose Venison & Blackcurrant sausage took the People's Choice Award title.
