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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
Pan-Fried Krainer Wurst with Onions
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Slice onions into thin half-moons, about 1/4-inch thick.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add krainer wurst and cook 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

  4. Step 4

    Transfer sausages to a plate. Add onions to the same skillet.

  5. Step 5

    Cook onions 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized at the edges.

  6. Step 6

    Stir in caraway seeds and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  7. Step 7

    Pour in broth, scrape up browned bits, and return sausages to the skillet.

  8. Step 8

    Simmer 3-4 minutes until liquid reduces slightly and flavors meld.

  9. 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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