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.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
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
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
Carefully add the pork sausages to the simmering water.
- 3
Heat the sausages for 8-10 minutes, ensuring they are thoroughly warmed through.
About 10 min
- 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
Remove the warmed sausages from the water and place each into a hot dog bun.
- 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
- 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
Store any leftover cooked sausages and buns separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat sausages gently in simmering water or microwave until warmed through. Briefly refresh buns in a toaster.
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