Pan-browned sausage meets a tangy tomato-curry sauce in Germany's street-food favorite, with a final dusting of curry powder over each bite.
A smooth, lightly sweet sauce is the point of Currywurst, coating the sliced sausage without hiding its browned edges. Onion, tomato and curry powder simmer together before a quick blend gives the sauce the texture of a thick ketchup.
Street stalls in Germany serve several sausage styles; a fully cooked pork bratwurst is practical at home. Choose a mild curry powder to start, then add a little cayenne if you want a sharper finish.
Method
Heat half the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion for until softened, then add 2 tsp curry powder and the cayenne and stir for until fragrant.
Add tomato sauce, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, water and salt. Simmer over low heat for , stirring, until slightly thickened. Blend smooth with an immersion blender.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the fully cooked bratwurst for , turning frequently, until browned and steaming hot in the center.
Slice the sausages into thick coins. Spoon over the hot sauce and dust with the remaining 1 tsp curry powder.
Forkue tips
- Use a plain, mild pork sausage rather than a heavily smoked or chili-seasoned one, so the curry sauce stays prominent.
Storing and reheating
Keep sausage and sauce separately in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat the sausage in a skillet and loosen the sauce with a splash of water as it warms.
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Currywurst: FAQ
What kind of sausage is used for currywurst?
Pork sausages are usual, with regional differences in casing and seasoning. A mild, fully cooked bratwurst works well for a home version.
Can I make the curry sauce ahead?
Yes, it keeps well and its spices settle into the tomato overnight. Refrigerate the sauce separately, then warm it while you brown the sausages.
How do I store and reheat Currywurst?
Keep sausage and sauce separately in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat the sausage in a skillet and loosen the sauce with a splash of water as it warms.
How long does Currywurst take?
About 35 min in total: 10 min prep and 25 min cooking.
What do I need to make Currywurst?
The key ingredients are bratwurst, onion, tomato sauce, ketchup, curry powder and apple cider vinegar, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Currywurst?
Use a plain, mild pork sausage rather than a heavily smoked or chili-seasoned one, so the curry sauce stays prominent.
