Curried sausages – just the name evokes feelings of nostalgia and comfort. 

Simple, supermarket ‘bangers’ drenched in a rich and thick gravy-style sauce uniquely spiced with mild curry powder. 

Why do we love curried sausages?

As I’m Australian-born with a Sri Lankan background (and therefore very well versed in all things curry) my first exposure to curried sausages was confusion. 

It wasn’t like the curry that my mum made, that’s for sure – it was missing the spiciness and complex flavours. 

But after getting over my surprise, I was able to appreciate curried sausages not for what they’re lacking but for what they are: a simple, comforting and hearty meal that’s friendly on the budget and loved by kids and adults alike. 

What’s the history of curried sausages?

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Australians love to claim curried sausages as their own, on Best Recipes alone we have more than 50 recipes for the classic dish, including these curried sausages with more than 100 ratings and this coconut-based coconut curry sausages dish. 

However, the hearty meal is also popular in Britain and New Zealand and had its heyday in the 1970s and 80s, making it a retro classic. 

The combination of sausages plus curry flavours likely comes from Germany, where in 1949 a clever takeaway kiosk owner named Herta Heuwer created currywurst in Berlin by topping a German sausage with ketchup and curry spices.

 While this differs slightly to the curried sausage dish enjoyed in the Commonwealth countries, the combination of flavours is likely related.

Clever ingredient in best-ever curried sausages

Granny Smith apple

Out of the many curried sausages recipes available on Best Recipes, one jumps out as the star. 

The best-ever curried sausages by dadong judi (who says they’ve been cooking this for more than 35 years) boasts a few additional ingredients to pack this comforting dish full of flavour. 

A finely chopped granny smith apple, plus a dash of mango chutney, apricot jam and sultanas add a scrumptious texture and gentle sweetness to complement the mild spice. 

What people are saying about this best-ever curried sausages recipe 

The recipe reviews confirm that this is a classic for a reason:

“Made me look like a real chef to the family” – Laurie

“It is the best recipe for curried sausages ever. Old fashioned & tasty. My kids love it. Through winter it is a staple.” – randaroo

“Without doubt, the best curried sausage meal I’ve made! Cooked the apple and onion in butter, then threw the rest in the slow cooker.” – Lizzy69

How to make best-ever curried sausages

Start by gently boiling the pork sausages for 15 minutes, then peel and cut in half. 

Meanwhile, cook the onion and apple in butter until golden and softened, then start the sauce with curry powder, flour and a bit of brown sugar. 

Add beef stock, chutney, sultanas and apricot jam and season. Next add milk, a tomato and a splash of coconut milk. 

Add the sausage pieces and simmer gently for 15 minutes for the flavours to combine. 

Check out the full recipe here. 

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