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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