Pan-Fried Krainer Wurst with Onions
Crispy, spiced pork sausages with caramelized onions and mustard—a beloved Austrian street-food classic. Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 24g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice onions into thin half-moons, about 1/4-inch thick.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
Step 3
Add krainer wurst and cook 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
Step 4
Transfer sausages to a plate. Add onions to the same skillet.
Step 5
Cook onions 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized at the edges.
Step 6
Stir in caraway seeds and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 7
Pour in broth, scrape up browned bits, and return sausages to the skillet.
Step 8
Simmer 3-4 minutes until liquid reduces slightly and flavors meld.
Step 9
Divide sausages and onions among plates. Serve with whole-grain mustard on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or saute pan
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- chef's knife
- cutting board
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