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South African “Gourmet Hot dog” AKA Boerewors Roll with Caramelised Onions and Tomato Relish

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins

Boerewors is based on an older traditional Dutch sausage called the verse worst, though it differs somewhat in its ingredients. In South Africa, Boerewors is as traditional as you can get and it is hard to imagine a sports event, farmer’s market or school fete without someone selling Boerewors Rolls aka "Worsbroodjies".

Braai Requirements - Key Step for ANY Braai
 BeerCharcoal use 6 Beers pp. | Briquettes use 8 Beers pp. | Wood use 12 Beers pp.
 OZ Braai Toeknyp Rooster / BBQ Basket - OptionalA grid that can close or just on your Braai/BBQ grid
 Wood, Charcoal / Briquette Braai / BBQAlternatively use a gas BBQ but only on days where there is a Total Fire Ban!
 Braai Fuel - Wood, Charcoal, BriquettesI prefer wood because... 12 beers
Boerewors Roll Ingredients
 About 1Kg Traditional Boerewors
 6 Bread Rolls1 per person. Add more buns as required
 2 OnionsCut in rings
 Our Traditional Tomato Relish RecipeClick on the link to see our Tomato Relish recipe
 Mrs Balls ChutneyEnough to put on 6 rolls. (Get it from Woolworths)
Optional
 Tomato Sauce
 MustardAny mustard of your choice
Get The Braai Ready
1

By now you should know the drill. If not, make a fire (in your Braai/BBQ at home or at the campsite), get some beers and look busy.

Disclaimer: Failing to look busy might get you assigned to undesirable tasks.

Make The Tomato Relish
2

Visit our Relish Recipe for instructions HERE

Fry The Onions
3

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan and fry the onion rings over medium heat till soft and caramelised.

Braai / BBQ The Boerewors (Sausage)
4

Braai / BBQ the Boerewors for 10min (5 Min per Side) in your OZ Braai BBQ Basket. Using a grid that can close will help to keep your Boerewors spiral in once piece. However, you can also Braai/BBQ the Boerewors on top of your normal Braai/BBQ grid.

Tip: Do not poke holes in the casing as this will cause the yummy juices to escape. You can test to see if the Boerewors is cooked by cutting a small piece off the end. It can still be a little bit undercooked as it will keep cooking in its casing for at least another 10 minutes while it rests.

Prepare the Boerewors Rolls
5

Cut the Bread Rolls in half, making sure you do not to cut all the way through. This will help to keep some of the goodness inside the bun while enjoying it with both hands. Add Boerewors, Onion Rings, Tomato Relish and Mrs Balls Chutney.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

1

Amount per serving
Calories700
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49.1g63%

Saturated Fat 15.7g79%
Cholesterol 140mg47%
Sodium 1455mg64%
Total Carbohydrate 145g53%

Total Sugars 3g
Protein 36.6g
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 4mg23%
Potassium 539mg12%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.