Abstract:Mutton is delicious and nutritive. Mutton sausage processing is a traditional mutton preservation technique and mutton sausage is convenient to carry and store. With the improvement of people’s living standard and the advancement of modern technology, the type of mutton sausage has evolved from monotony to diversity and the sensory quality and processing technology have been significantly improved. This article reviews the sheep and goat breeds used for sausage processing, the types, formulations and processing technologies of mutton sausage, and the application of herbs and their extracts in mutton sausage.