**Indulge in the Culinary Delights of Currywurst and Its Recipe Variations**
Currywurst, a delectable German dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors, is a symphony of culinary artistry. Comprising a succulent sausage enveloped in a rich, aromatic curry sauce, this dish has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating the perfect currywurst, exploring its diverse variations that cater to every palate. From the classic recipe that embodies tradition to innovative interpretations that push culinary boundaries, this article presents a comprehensive guide to crafting this iconic dish. Discover the art of selecting the ideal sausage, mastering the intricacies of the curry sauce, and exploring the myriad of accompaniments that elevate the currywurst experience. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant flavors and enticing aromas that define this beloved German delicacy.
SUNNY'S CURRYWURST WITH QUICK-PICKLED PEPPERS AND ONIONS AND SUNNY'S CURRY KETCHUP
Sunny says, "Some of my first memories of grilling - and hot dogs to be specific - were in Germany using bratwursts and shoving them in chewy, crusty bread called 'brotchen.' Currywurst is a famed dish there served with cooked and sliced bratwurst covered with a spicy-sweet curry ketchup sauce. This is my version of the dish that's summer- and grill-ready!"
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories main-dish
Time 2h40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- In a large pan with straight sides, or in a pot, add the bratwurst links, beer, liquid smoke, red pepper flakes, whole black peppercorns, garlic, onion, all of the bell peppers and a nice pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, and then lower to a simmer for 15 minutes. Flip and nudge the bratwursts if they stick out above the liquid as they cook.
- Brush a grill with oil, then heat the grill to medium-high. Remove the bratwursts from the liquid and place on the grill. Cook 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to brown and blacken all sides (don't worry about the concave side). Remove from the grill and allow to rest under aluminum foil for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 150 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, add the sugar and vinegar to the pan with the cooked peppers and onions. Stir into the beer mixture until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Warm the buns or bread in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the bread.
- Slice each bratwurst into 1/2-inch discs and place inside the warmed bread. Using tongs, grab and shake any excess liquid off the quick-pickled peppers and onions, then top each bratwurst with an equal amount. Top that with a nice and hefty dollop or two of Sunny's Curry Ketchup.
- Place the tomatoes, garlic, onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, star anise, sugar, curry powder, allspice, peppercorns, a pinch of salt, corn syrup and vinegar in a stock pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and then lower to a light simmer. Use a potato masher or wooden spoon to mash down and break up the tomatoes as it heats up.
- Cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook 45 minutes more to evaporate and thicken while stirring occasionally. Remove the cinnamon stick, anise pod and ginger. Using an immersion blender or a stand blender (slightly cool?), blend until smooth. Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate overnight or until cool. Taste and if needed, add vinegar 1/2 teaspoon at a time to balance the sweetness.
SUNNY'S EASY BANANAS FOSTER
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in the orange juice, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice and bring to a simmer. Slice the bananas and add to the skillet, stirring to coat. Saute until the bananas are tender and the sauce coats them, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the bourbon. Light the liquid in the skillet with a click lighter and flambe, allowing the flames to subside. Turn on the heat and cook about 1 minute. Serve in bowls, warm, over vanilla ice cream with a sprinkle of nuts.
SUNNY'S BK CURRYWURST PULL APART PIGS IN A BLANKET
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories appetizer
Time 2h
Yield 36 pigs and 1 1/4 cups sauce
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the sauce: Use cooking spray to coat the inside of an 8-inch springform pan. Spray the outside of a 3 1/2- to 3 3/4-inch-diameter ramekin and place it in the center of the springform pan. Set aside.
- Whisk together the ketchup, honey, curry powder and plenty of black pepper in a small saucepot. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat; set aside.
- For the rolls: Lightly dust your work surface and a rolling pin with flour. Unroll the puff pastry and roll out to a 14-by-9-inch rectangle. Dust the top all over with the curry powder. Using one frank as a guide, cut the pastry into strips slightly smaller than the franks, about 1 1/4-by-2 1/4 inches. Roll each frank in a piece of pastry and pinch the seam to close it.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Starting with the outer circle and allowing some space between, place each pig in a blanket vertically in the prepared springform pan in two concentric circles. Chill for 30 minutes. Bake until the tops are golden, about 35 minutes, then cover loosely with foil and bake until the inner puff pastry is baked through, about 25 minutes more. Pour the sauce in the ramekin and serve.
CURRYWURST
When I used to I lived in Berlin, Germany, one of my favorite things to eat was currywurst and pomme frites. After I came back to the states, I created my own version, which is a pretty close second.-Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place bratwurst and water in a skillet, cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Uncover; turn bratwurst and cook until browned and centers are no longer pink, 13-17 minutes longer. Remove and cool slightly. Cut into 1/2-in. thick slices; set aside., In the same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add ketchup, broth, brown sugar, vinegar, curry powder and paprika. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sliced bratwurst; heat through. , Serve sausage mixture with french fries; sprinkle with additional curry powder.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 37g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 2611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
SUNNY'S EASY S'MORES TRUFFLES
Steps:
- For the truffle base: In a double boiler (you know the rules, don't let that water touch the bottom of your top pot or bowl), add the milk chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, bittersweet chocolate and salt. Cook until the mixture reduces in volume and slightly thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a tray and then refrigerate until solid, about 3 hours.
- For the coating. Set the oven to broil or the highest temperature possible on your oven and preheat. On a large parchment paper-lined baking sheet with edges, add the marshmallows in 1 layer. Broil until the marshmallows are black: not brown, but black. If the oven is uneven, rotate the tray during broiling, but it needs to char them black. Have the strength to wait.
- Allow the marshmallows to cool completely; sliding the parchment off the sheet onto a plate and placing it in the fridge helps. Once the marshmallows are hardened completely, remove and finely chop. Add them to a large bowl with the graham cracker crumbs and stir to combine.
- Remove the truffle base from the refrigerator and, using a small scoop or spoon, make several balls a bit smaller than a golf ball or the size of a shooter marble. Roll these in the graham/marshmallow coating and place on a tray. Repeat with the rest of the truffle base and coating and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve the truffles chilled or at room temperature.
SUNNY'S AWARD WINNING CURRY-STYLE DOG
Steps:
- Cook the wieners: In a large pan, add the butter, oil and onions and cook over medium heat until the onions have softened, about 6 minutes. Add the hot dogs and cook, stirring occasionally, until the hot dogs take on some color, about 5 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir the ketchup, honey, curry powder and a few grinds of black pepper until combined. Pour over the hot dogs and onions and cook until the ketchup color deepens and the consistency thickens a bit, about 5 minutes.
- Build the hot dogs: Add an equal amount of prepared fries to each opened bun. Top with an equal amount of the curry wiener mixture and a dusting of curry powder to finish. Serve.
CURRYWURST
Created in postwar Berlin in 1949, currywurst originated as a "poor man's steak," cobbled together using sausages, canned tomatoes and curry powder. Today, it's a popular street food across Germany, although how you enjoy it depends on the vendor and your preferences: The sausages can be served with or without skin, and you can request your currywurst sauce to be scharf (hot) or even extra-scharf. In traditional German currywurst sauces, tomatoes and vinegar provide acidity, sugar or juice lend sweetness and mild curry powder adds spice (although some adventurous cooks add other aromatics and spices, like mustard powder, hot chile or even lemongrass). This recipe, adapted from Alfons Schuhbeck's "The German Cookbook" (Phaidon, 2018), is a great introduction, not too spiced or too sweet, and can be customized according to taste.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, weekday, sausages, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the currywurst ketchup: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium. Add the onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is caramelized, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon curry powder, paprika, cinnamon and chile and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste, then add the chopped tomatoes and their juices, stock and vinegar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Discard the cinnamon stick and chile de arbol, then transfer tomato mixture to a blender and purée until smooth. Blend in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a steady stream. Season to taste with salt. (This makes about 2 cups of sauce.)
- Meanwhile, using the tines of a fork, lightly poke a few holes in the skin of the sausages on all sides to allow air to escape as the sausages cook. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and pan-fry, rotating until lightly browned on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes, depending on what type of sausage you select. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the sausages on an angle into thick coins, if desired, and divide the sausages among the plates. Transfer the curry sauce to a squeeze bottle and drizzle on top of the sausages (alternately, you can simply drizzle the curry sauce on top using a spoon). Sprinkle with additional curry powder, if desired, and serve with French fries.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your currywurst.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of sausage. Currywurst is traditionally made with pork sausage, but you can also use beef, chicken, or even lamb.
- Make sure to fry the sausage until it is crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside. This will give it a nice texture and flavor.
- Use a good quality curry powder. This is the key ingredient in the currywurst sauce, so make sure to choose one that you like the taste of.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the spice level of the sauce to your liking. If you like it spicy, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- Serve the currywurst with your favorite sides. Some popular options include fries, mashed potatoes, and sauerkraut.
Conclusion:
Currywurst is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a popular street food in Germany, but it can also be enjoyed at home. With its crispy sausage, flavorful sauce, and variety of toppings, currywurst is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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