Savory Street Food Classic

Name: Currywurst
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: Extra curry powder to sprinkle on top.; 1/4 cup water.; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar.; 1 tbsp honey.; 1 tsp cayenne or paprika.; 1/2 tsp salt.; 1/4 tsp black pepper.; 3 tbsp curry powder.; 1 cup ketchup.; 1 medium onion.; 8 small bratwurst sausages or 4 big ones.; 1 tbsp olive oil.

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Fry up bratwurst, then slather it in spicy curry ketchup. Takes only 10 minutes and it absolutely hits the spot.

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Shared By Emily

Last revised on Sat, 02 Aug 2025 11:35:43 GMT

Sausages smothered in deep red sauce next to golden fries on a dark dish. | emilyscooks.com

I first got hooked on currywurst while wandering around Berlin. The bratwurst smothered in punchy curry sauce brings all those busy city vibes home. After lots of trial and error, I finally nailed the street food feeling in my own kitchen.

Tasty Street Food Vibes

What makes currywurst awesome is how regular stuff turns into something wow. That homemade curry sauce tastes cozy and bold over juicy bratwurst. It's my go-to for hangouts with friends. Everyone ends up swapping stories and laughing.

Gather Up Your Stuff

Bratwurst sausages any style you like
Olive oil to fry with
Chopped sweet onion
Ketchup of your choice
Curry powder, nice and fragrant
Honey from the local area for a hint of sweet
A splash of aged balsamic
Dash of paprika or cayenne if you want a kick
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Some water if the sauce's too thick

Time to Get Cooking

Pull It All Together: Cut up the sausages, pour on that steamy sauce, toss some more curry powder on top, and dig in while it's warm
Power Up the Sauce: Toss onions into the pan, mix in ketchup, spices, honey, vinegar, and let it all bubble up until thick and tasty
Sausages on the Go: Pop some oil in your skillet, sear those bratwursts until they're cooked through then set them aside for sauce time

Little Tweaks for Great Taste

Pick out the juiciest bratwurst and splurge on real-deal curry powder. Let the sauce bubble until it's nice and thick. Dig in with chunky fries or a slice of bread to mop up every drop. Want a plant-based swap? Meatless sausages are awesome for this too.

Juicy sausages slathered in deep red sauce with a side of crunchy fries. | emilyscooks.com

Serve It Like a Pro

For the true currywurst deal, go big with a mound of crispy fries or slices of fluffy bread. Crack open a cold beer and really get into the German spirit. Got some left over? Keep the sauce and sausages apart and warm them up gently within three days for a fresh-as-ever taste.

Common Questions

→ What curry powder should I use?: Any classic yellow curry powder is good. If you can get German curry powder, that's great!
→ Can I make sauce ahead?: Yep! Keep the sauce chilly in the fridge and just heat it up when you're hungry.
→ How spicy is this?: The curry powder gives a bit of kick. Toss in extra cayenne or paprika if you want it hotter.
→ What type of bratwurst works best?: Both big and skinny bratwursts taste great here. Just make sure it's the German-style kind.
→ What to serve with it?: It goes awesome with fries or rustic black bread on the side.