Recipes
For better or for wors: Eight recipes to make this week.
- Boerewors, South Africa’s beloved sausage, is the star of eight versatile recipes perfect for any weeknight.
- From boerewors burgers and frikkadel jaffles to kebabs and a hearty potjie, these dishes showcase bold flavours and creative twists.
- Whether braaied or simmered, these recipes celebrate the comforting and adaptable nature of boerewors.
There are even more ways to enjoy a metre of South Africa’s most loved sausage, the great long boerewors.
Boerewors is essentially South Africa’s national shortcut protein, packed with so much flavour that it could never be boring.
You can braai it, pan-fry it, tuck it into pap and wors, or stretch it through the week. Here are eight recipes to make with boerewors this week:
Combining boerewors with the classic hamburger might sound unconventional, but it makes perfect sense once you take a bite. The rich, savoury flavours of boerewors, perfectly grilled and nestled between a soft, fresh bun, create a satisfying twist on a classic favourite.
Boerewors burger.
With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish delivers a delicious, satisfying meal in no time.
Herman Lensing’s boerewors frikkadel jaffles.
Serve this comforting pasta dish with fresh basil and Parmesan for a quick, flavourful dinner.
Penne with boerwors.
Potjie boerewors with beans in smoor
This hearty potjie, featuring boerewors and beans in a rich smoor, is perfect for a relaxed Friday night in or a casual braai.
Potjie boerewors with beans in smoor.
Transform boerewors into a crowd-pleasing pizza. Cut into large squares and serve hot for a fun and easy meal.
Boerewors pizza.
Italians, look away, this is far from a classic risotto, but it builds on traditional foundations with a South African twist, featuring caramelised boerewors in place of pancetta and beer for deglazing instead of wine.
Beer-and-boerie risotto.
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Beer-marinated boerewors kebabs with Cape Malay couscous
This dish is a perfect blend of South African flavours, combining beer-marinated boerewors with fragrant Cape Malay-style couscous.
Beer-marinated boerewors kebabs with Cape Malay couscous.
This one-pan wonder combines the flavours of meatballs wrapped in cabbage with a quicker, easier preparation. A spoonful of curry adds heat, while butter beans provide body, making this a comforting dish that’s hard to beat.
Boerewors-and-cabbage curry.