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Debreceni
Debreceni kolbász: paprika pork sausages grilled at Budapest's street stands, with mustard, bread and pickles
Debreceni are long, thin pork sausages seasoned with sweet paprika, garlic and caraway, and they are the standing snack of Budapest's büfé counters: at the Nagyvásárcsarnok, at Christmas markets on Vörösmarty tér and outside the Keleti railway station. The stand heats them on a griddle (or simmers them), then hands them over on a paper plate with a slice of rye bread, a big spoon of mustard and a pile of pickled peppers or gherkins. This home version uses bought debreceni and adds a quick paprika glaze. Chef's tip: simmer them gently before grilling; a hard boil splits the skins and dries the pork.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 8 debreceni sausages (pork)about 600 g
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 4 slices rye or white bread
- 4 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp grated horseradish (optional)
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Method
0/4 doneStep 1: Put 8 debreceni sausages (pork) in a wide pan, cover with cold water and bring slowly to just below a simmer. Keep them there for 6–8 minutes, without boiling. Common mistake: letting the water boil; the skins burst and the fat leaks out.
10 minStep 2: Drain and pat dry. Heat 1 tbsp sunflower oil in a ridged grill pan or frying pan over a medium-high heat.
2 minStep 3: Sprinkle the sausages with 1 tsp sweet paprika and grill for 4–5 minutes, turning, until browned and blistered and 160°F in the centre.
5 minStep 4: Serve on plates with 4 slices rye or white bread, a spoonful of 4 tbsp mustard, 7 oz pickled peppers or gherkins and 2 tbsp grated horseradish on the side.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 520 kcal
- Protein
- 24 g
- Carbs
- 20 g
- Fat
- 38 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does debreceni take?
- About 20 minutes in total: 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- What can I use instead of sweet paprika?
- Smoked paprika, half the amount.
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