Authentic German Currywurst with Homemade Spiced Sauce

Name: Authentic German Currywurst with Homemade Spiced Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 bratwurst sausages; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp light brown soft sugar; 2 tbsp medium curry powder; 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp balsamic vinegar; 500 ml passata; 100 ml apple juice; 250 ml beef stock; 1 tbsp English mustard; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp tomato ketchup; 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda

Experience the iconic German street food classic at home with this rich, tangy, and slightly spicy Currywurst. Juicy bratwurst sausages are smothered in a velvety, spiced tomato sauce that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time40 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

bratwurst sausages
4
vegetable oil
1 tbsp
small onion, finely chopped
1
light brown soft sugar
2 tbsp
medium curry powder
2 tbsp
sweet smoked paprika
2 tsp
onion powder
2 tsp
balsamic vinegar
2 tsp
passata
500 ml
apple juice
100 ml
beef stock
250 ml
English mustard
1 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp
tomato ketchup
2 tbsp
bicarbonate of soda
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion along with a pinch of salt and sauté for 8-10 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.

Stir in the light brown sugar, curry powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to toast the spices until they become highly fragrant.

Pour in the balsamic vinegar, passata, apple juice, and beef stock. Add the English mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until the sauce has thickened and reduced.

Add the bicarbonate of soda to the sauce; it will bubble briefly as it neutralizes the acidity. Stir well, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Use an immersion blender to blitz the sauce until completely smooth, or carefully transfer it to a standard blender.

While the sauce simmers, cook the bratwurst sausages according to the package instructions (grilling or pan-frying until golden brown). Slice the sausages into thick rounds and arrange them on a serving platter.