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Vienna-Style Krainer Wurst

Juicy pork sausages with paprika and garlic, seared until snappy, served with crusty bread and whole-grain mustard. A weeknight Austrian classic that tastes like it took hours.

Total time
18 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
24g
Vienna-Style Krainer Wurst
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Ingredients

  • 4 links krainer wurst (or bratwurst), 4 links
  • 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp whole-grain mustard
  • ½ tsp caraway seeds
  • 4 slices crusty bread (rolls or a baguette), sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  2. 2

    Place sausages in the skillet and sear without moving for 4 minutes until the undersides are golden brown.

  3. 3

    Turn sausages and cook another 3–4 minutes until the internal temp reaches 160°F and skin snaps when poked.

  4. 4

    Move sausages to a plate. Add onions to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle caraway seeds over the onions and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  6. 6

    Return sausages to the pan, top with onions, and serve hot with bread and mustard on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • instant-read meat thermometer
  • tongs
  • wooden spoon

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