Homemade Boerewors
A coiled, coriander-scented beef and pork sausage for the braai. Gluten free because there is no rusk or breadcrumb in it.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelHard
- Costabout £1.62 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toast the coriander seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until fragrant, then crush them in a pestle and mortar. Soak the casings in cold water for 30 minutes and rinse through.
30 min - 2
Put both minces in a large bowl with the crushed coriander, spices, salt, pepper and garlic. Add the vinegar and cold water.
- 3
Mix with your hands for 3 minutes until sticky and well combined. Fry a small piece in a pan to taste and adjust the seasoning.
- 4
Fill a sausage stuffer or large piping bag, slide a casing onto the nozzle and fill in one long coil. Do not pack it too tight. Twist off into 4 or 5 lengths if you like.
- 5
No casings? Shape the mix into 8 thick patties instead.
- 6
Chill for 30 minutes. Cook over a medium barbecue, or in a frying pan, turning often, for 15 to 18 minutes until browned and no longer pink inside.
16 min 40 s
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.