Boerwors+sausage

Boerewors is a type of sausage popular in South African cuisine. The name is derived from the Afrikaans words boer meaning farmer and wors meaning sausage. The boerewors sausage is based on an older Dutch sausage called the verse worst, though it is slightly different in its ingredients.

Legally, the boerewors has to be made up of 90 percent meat which is always beef, but may also contain a mixture of pork or lamb too. To make the sausage moist and juicy, it will also contain high proportions of fat. The other ten percent is a blend of spices like clove, allspice, black pepper, coriander, and nutmeg, as well as other kinds of ingredients. It is often served with pap a popular South African porridge. The boerewors originated in South Africa but has spiraled into other communities such as Australia, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United states. Boerewors sausage is commonly grilled outside on a braai, but it can be grilled inside and can even be baked. On our trip we will likely see boerewors at many restaurants in South Africa.