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Currywurst (German Sausage with Curry Tomato Sauce)

A recipe for Currywurst (German Sausage with Curry Tomato Sauce)! Grilled Bratwurst slices are served in a spiced curry ketchup alongside rolls or fries.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion peeled and finely chopped, about 1/3 cup, or 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) tomato paste
  • 14.5 ounce (411 gram) can diced tomatoes or tomato puree
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water or vegetable/chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder plus more for sprinkling over the top
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
For serving:
  • 4-6 bratwurst cooked
  • Fries or Brötchen for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium low heat.
  2. Once heated, add the chopped onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and starting to turn golden around the edges.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook just until heated through.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes and stir well to combine.
  6. Once heated, stir in the baking soda and continue to stir while the mixture foams.
  7. Once the bubbling decreases, add the water, curry powder, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then stir to evenly combine.
  8. Add the cinnamon stick and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  9. Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth or carefully transfer to a stand mixer and blend until smooth.
  10. If too thick to blend or if you want a thinner sauce, add a splash or so more of water and blend again.
While the sauce is simmering, prepare the Bratwurst:
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  1. Cut small slits across the cooked Bratwurst about 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) apart.
  2. Place a pan over medium heat and drizzle with a thin layer of vegetable oil. Add the Bratwurst and cook until deeply golden and crisp on each side.
  3. Serve the Bratwurst whole or cut down the slits to make individual pieces.
  4. Top the Bratwurst slices with the warm curry tomato sauce, sprinkle with more curry powder, and serve immediately with fries or Brötchen.