Plain Boerewors Sausage (South African Farmer’s Sausage): Min-500g

Even though there are many ways to make boerewors most boerewors recipes will contain the following items. Coriander Nutmeg Vinegar Cloves Pepper Salt If you are South African then you will know that talking about the fat content in boerewors is almost as hard as discussing politics or religion, each one has their own opinion. Most boerewors recipes will have a fat content of about 10%. If, for example, you decide to use 50% beef and 50% venison, you can increase your fat because venison is very lean and hardly have any fat. That being said you will find many South Africans that are making their own boerewors will push the fat content up to even 30% because it adds to the taste of the meat and most of it cookout when you braai(bbq) the boerewors. Then you also get different flavors of boerewors like garlic, peri-peri, cheese, and even chutney flavored wors. I believe that it all comes down to personal choice and that there is no right or wrong to do this as long as you enjoy it with good friends and family. What type of sausage is classified as boerewors? A sausage that is made from beef, sheep, pork, or goat species. Must contain a minimum of 90 percent meat. No more than 30 percent fat. Meat must be greater than 63 percent. You are not allowed to use any Mechanically separated meat Boerewors may not contain any offal, except for the casing What are you allowed to use in boerewors? Pure Meat like beef, pork, lamb, springbok, kudu, etc Water Cereal products like oats or heat flour Vinegar Spices and herbs Can I be allergic to boerewors? Children with milk allergies can also be allergic to beef and a meat allergy can develop anytime in life. Also, some of the ingredients used can be manufactured in factories where there are nuts and certain oats can contain gluten. How do you cook boerewors? According to South African customs boerewors are usually grilled at what is known as a braai. You can braai(bbq) your meat using wood, charcoal or a gas braai(bbq) like a weber. Take care not do damage the casing to ensure that you do not dry out the boerewors Not all casings are equal so if you are using a synthetic casing it is best to “braai” your boerewors over low heat. When your boerewors turn a nice dark golden color and the casing feel stiff to the touch and don’t want to bend, then you know that your boerewors is cooked. What are the different types of boerewors? There are many varieties of boerewors and you can also use different size casings that will determine the thickness of the boerewors. Garlic Boerewors Chillie Boerewors Spek Boerewors(Extra cubed pork fat) Cheese Boerewors Traditional Boerewors What is the difference between boerewors and sausage? Boerewors usually contains a higher percentage of meat and therefor might be more expensive than sausage. Boerewors must contain at least 90 percent meat and the other 10% is made up of spices and other ingredients.. What is boerewors skin made of? The skin or casing is made of intestines that have been properly cleaned. You can also use casings that are made from collagen and alhinate. What does boerewors taste like? The combination of coriander, nutmeg and cloves is what gives boerewors its unique taste. Can you fry boerewors? Coat your pan with a little olive oil or vegetable oil and fry your boerewors on a low to medium heat untill the skin is a light golden color on both sides. Can you cook boerewors from frozen? It might not be socially acceptable and it is frowned upon but studies have shown that the majority of people cannot taste the difference between a frozen and fresh piece of meat once it is cooked. Can you cook boerewors in the oven? Preheat your oven to 180°C. Place your boerewors on a baking tray and cook for 30 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time. Can you cook boerewors in the microwave? It will taste better in the pan but if you have no other option then make sure that you pierce holes in the skin to stop it from exploding. Cover the boerewors with something to shield splatters while cooking. Cook on high for 5 to 6 minutes. Is there pork in boerwors? Most boerewors are pure made using pure beef but there are types of boerewors flavours that might contain pork. Always read the label or ask your supplier if you are not certain. Is there gluten in boerwors? Some boerwors might contain gluten alwways read the label and ask your supplier if you are uncertain. Is boerwors processed meat? Mechanically processed meat may not be used in boerewors. Should you remove boerewors skin? The skin or the casing that is wraped around the boerewors is part of the sausage and you can eat it. You will only remove it if you try to break the boerewors. Boerewors Average Rating: 5 Votes: 102 Reviews: 102       3.3/5 (55 Reviews)