Sausage Sizzle
Grilled sausage served on a slice of bread with grilled onions and tomato or barbecue sauce, an Australian staple.
The Sausage Sizzle is Australiaâs beloved version of the hot dog, commonly found at fundraisers, Bunnings hardware stores, and community events. It typically features a grilled beef or pork sausage (called a âsnagâ) served on a slice of white sandwich breadânot a bunâtopped with grilled onions and a squirt of tomato sauce or BBQ sauce. The minimalist, no-frills setup is part of its charm, as is the tradition of folding the bread diagonally around the sausage. The Sausage Sizzle is more cultural institution than cuisine, with strong associations to school events, voting days, and weekend DIY trips. Despite its simplicity, Aussies are fiercely loyal to it. Itâs democracy, down under, served with onions.
Authentic Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Thick beef or pork sausages (Australian 'snags' preferred)
- 4 slices White sandwich bread (Thick cut, not buns)
- 2 Large onions (Sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (For cooking)
- as needed Tomato sauce (Australian ketchup style)
- as needed BBQ sauce (Alternative to tomato sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (For bread (optional))
Instructions
- Heat oil on BBQ grill or large flat pan.
- Add sliced onions, cook slowly until caramelized and golden.
- Cook sausages on same grill, turning frequently.
- Grill 10-12 minutes until sausages are browned all over and cooked through.
- Lightly butter bread slices if desired.
- Place one sausage diagonally on each slice of bread.
- Top with generous portion of grilled onions.
- Add squirt of tomato sauce or BBQ sauce.
- Fold bread diagonally around sausage to form pocket.
- Serve immediately. This is true blue Aussie tradition!
- Perfect for fundraisers, Bunnings runs, and weekend BBQs!
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