Şahnur Sezek
17 June 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Boerewors, a symbol of South Africa's braai (barbecue) culture, is made with spiced ground beef shaped into a long spiral sausage and grilled. Coriander seeds and vinegar season this signature dish.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Mixing the Meat

10 min

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead thoroughly for at least 10 minutes so the spices are evenly distributed.

2

Chilling

60 min

Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour.

3

Shaping

Shape the mixture into a long spiral or thin cylinders, and secure it with skewers.

4

Grilling

18 min

Grill over medium-high heat, turning for 15–18 minutes, until browned on all sides and cooked to a safe internal temperature.

5

Serving

Serve hot with cornbread and sautéed vegetables, if desired.

Reminder

Refrigerate the uncooked mixture for 1 day or freeze it for 2 months. Refrigerate cooked sausage for 3 days.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
380 kcalCalories
26 gProtein
3 gCarbohydrate
29 gFat
0.5 gFiber
1 gSugar
620 mgSodium
12 gSaturated Fat
Protein 28% Carbohydrate 3% Fat 69%
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