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Pølser

Pølser are traditional Danish hot dogs, typically served in a bun with various toppings. This recipe focuses on preparing the sausages simply for a quick and satisfying snack. Enjoy them with your favorite condiments.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
15 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
370 kcal

Allergen information: may contain mustard. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Pølser

Mise en place

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 pcspork sausage, pre-cooked
  • 4 pcshot dog bun
  • 1 cupwater

toppings

  • 2 tbspketchup(optional)
  • 2 tbspmustard(optional)
  • 2 tbspfried onion, crushed(optional)
  • 2 tbsppickle relish(optional)

Equipment

tongs · saucepan

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

    About 3 min

    Cook’s note: Do not boil the sausages rapidly, as this can cause them to burst.

  2. 2

    Carefully add the pork sausages to the simmering water.

  3. 3

    Heat the sausages for 8-10 minutes, ensuring they are thoroughly warmed through.

    About 10 min

  4. 4

    While the sausages are heating, lightly toast the hot dog buns if desired.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: You can toast them in a dry pan, a toaster, or briefly in the oven.

  5. 5

    Remove the warmed sausages from the water and place each into a hot dog bun.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with your choice of ketchup, mustard, fried onion, and pickle relish.

    Cook’s note: Traditional Danish pølser often include a combination of these toppings.

Per serving

Nutrition

26%Score
Calories
369.9kcal
Protein
16.3g
Carbs
27.1g
Fat
21.8g
Fibre
1.3g
Sugar
6.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover cooked sausages and buns separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat sausages gently in simmering water or microwave until warmed through. Briefly refresh buns in a toaster.