Boerewors Roll
"Farmers' Sausage" - Grilled boerewors sausage in a roll topped with tomato-onion sauce or relish, a popular South African street food.
South Africa’s ‘boerie roll’ pairs a coriander‑fragrant boerewors with a bun and warm tomato‑onion smoor. It’s braai food—sold at markets, matches, and roadside grills. Chutney and peri‑peri appear in some stalls, but the boerie‑plus‑smoor core defines the style. It can also frequently be found across Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
Authentic Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 coils Boerewors sausage (Traditional South African sausage)
- 4 Hot dog rolls (Fresh white rolls)
- 3 large Tomatoes (For tomato smoor)
- 2 large Onions (Sliced)
- 1 Green peppers (Diced, optional)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- to taste Salt and pepper
- optional Mrs. Ball's chutney (For serving)
Instructions
- Braai (grill) boerewors coils over medium coals, turning frequently.
- Cook 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Make tomato smoor: Heat oil in pan, sauté onions until soft.
- Add garlic and green peppers, cook 2 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 15 minutes until thick and saucy.
- Slice boerewors to fit in rolls.
- Place boerewors in rolls.
- Top generously with tomato smoor.
- Optional: Add Mrs. Ball's chutney.
- Serve immediately. South African braai tradition at its best!
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