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Cocktail frankfurts with tomato sauce
Little red sausages simmered and served with tomato sauce, an Aussie and Kiwi party staple
Ask anyone who grew up in Australia or New Zealand about birthday parties and they'll mention 'little boys' or 'cheerios': bright red cocktail frankfurts, gently heated and piled in a bowl with tomato sauce for dunking, next to the fairy bread and sausage rolls. They take ten minutes and need almost no skill, which is why they've lasted. Check the label for gluten and allergens; many brands contain neither, but some do. Chef's tip: heat them in water that is barely simmering, never boiling hard, or the skins split and they turn pale.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 10
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ lb cocktail frankfurts (red cocktail sausages)about 50
- 8 ¼ cups water
- 1 cup tomato ketchup
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Method
0/4 doneStep 1: Bring 8 ¼ cups water to the boil in a large pan, then turn it down until only a few small bubbles rise.
Step 2: Add 2 ¼ lb cocktail frankfurts (red cocktail sausages) and heat for 6–8 minutes, without letting the water boil, until they are hot right through (160°F in the centre of one). The common mistake is a rolling boil, which bursts the skins.
8 minStep 3: Drain and pile into a warm bowl with a pot of 1 cup tomato ketchup and cocktail sticks. For children under five, cut each one in half lengthwise.
Step 4: Keep them warm in a covered dish and eat within 2 hours. Chill leftovers and use within 2 days, reheating until piping hot.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 240 kcal
- Protein
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 9 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does cocktail frankfurts with tomato sauce take?
- About 10 minutes in total: 2 minutes to prepare and 8 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 10 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- What can I use instead of tomato ketchup?
- Tomato purée with a pinch of sugar and a dash of vinegar.
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