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".
Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins
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
Mrs Balls ChutneyEnough to put on 6 rolls. (Get it from Woolworths)
Optional
Tomato Sauce
MustardAny mustard of your choice
Get The Braai Ready
1By 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
2Visit our Relish Recipe for instructions HERE
Fry The Onions
3Add 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)
4Braai / 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
5Cut 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.
Ingredients
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
Mrs Balls ChutneyEnough to put on 6 rolls. (Get it from Woolworths)
Optional
Tomato Sauce
MustardAny mustard of your choice
Directions
Get The Braai Ready
1By 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
2Visit our Relish Recipe for instructions HERE
Fry The Onions
3Add 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)
4Braai / 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
5Cut 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.
South African “Gourmet Hot dog” AKA Boerewors Roll with Caramelised Onions and Tomato Relish
