Blutwurst with Caramelised Apples & Onions

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Blutwurst with Caramelised Apples & Onions, plated and ready to serve

Blutwurst — blood sausage — is one of those polarising foods that its devotees love with an almost evangelical fervour. When fried until the casing blisters and chars, the interior becomes almost molten and intensely savoury, while the combination with sweet-sour caramelised apple and onion creates a sweet-savoury balance that converts skeptics at first bite — a deeply earthy German classic. Use erythritol to keep the apple preparation keto-friendly.

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Ingredients for Blutwurst with Caramelised Apples & Onions

Blutwurst with Caramelised Apples & Onions

Iron-rich blood sausage seared until the casing crisps and the interior turns molten, served with sweet caramelised onions and tart apple.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 thick slices Blutwurst (blood sausage)
  • 2 small apples cored and sliced (use tart variety)
  • 2 large onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp erythritol
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Caramelise onions in 2 tbsp butter with erythritol over medium heat 20 min until golden.
  • Add apple slices and caraway. Cook 8 min until apples soften. Add vinegar and season.
  • In a separate pan, heat remaining butter over high heat.
  • Fry Blutwurst slices 2–3 min per side until casing is crispy. Do not touch until it releases naturally.
  • Plate Blutwurst over apple-onion mixture. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 380kcal | Protein: 18g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits

  • Blood sausage is rich in haem iron, the most bioavailable form of dietary iron.
  • Onions contain quercetin and allicin, compounds studied for their anti-inflammatory and immune-supporting properties.
  • Caraway seeds are traditionally used to support digestion of fatty meats and reduce post-meal bloating.

Pairs Well With

  • Braised Red Cabbage with Apple & Caraway
  • Brussels Sprouts with Speck & Mustard
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