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Boerewors roll
Make the relish first. Heat the oil in a saucepan and soften the onion for 8 minutes. Add the tomato, chilli, vinegar, sugar and salt and simmer until thick and jammy, 20 minutes.
Tip: It should hold on a spoon. Watery relish soaks the roll.
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How long does Boerewors roll take?
40 min all in — 10 min prep, 30 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 rolls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Very easy.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Saucepan, Tongs.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
How much vinegar?
1 tbsp of Vinegar.
How much sugar?
1 tsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Boerewors → Coarse Toulouse or Cumberland sausage. Different seasoning, but it works in the roll. Add a pinch of crushed coriander seed to the relish to compensate.
What should I watch for?
Do not prick the casing. The fat is the flavour, and a pricked wors dries out.
Any tips from this recipe?
Over coals, cook the coil for 20 minutes total over a moderate heat, turning every few minutes. If it flares, move it. Good boerewors is at least 90 percent meat with visible coriander seed. Ask a South African shop or a butcher who makes it.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.