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Sausage In A Bun Recipe

Inspired by Prost Beer Hall
Time35m
Serves4

Choice Of Sausage, Sauerkraut, Pickled Mustard Seed, Spicy Brown Mustard, Pretzel Bun, Choice Of Side

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Ingredients

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Sausage & Toppings

Buns

Side (choose one)

Method

Sausage & Toppings

1

Prepare sauerkraut

Place sauerkraut in a fine mesh strainer and rinse briefly under cold water to remove excessive brine. Squeeze out excess moisture and transfer to a small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside and keep warm.

2

Cook sausages (pan-fry method)

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil. When the butter foams, add the sausages in a single layer. Cook 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes until browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temp 160°F/71°C for pork). If using links thicker or smoked kielbasa, adjust time to 12–15 minutes.

3

Alternative: poach then sear (optional)

For evenly cooked sausages, place sausages in a shallow pan, add enough water to cover halfway, and simmer gently 8–10 minutes. Remove, drain, then sear in a hot skillet with 1 tablespoon butter for 2 minutes per side to brown.

4

Assemble toppings

Warm the pickled mustard seeds (optional) briefly with the sauerkraut for 30 seconds in the microwave or in the skillet with the sauerkraut until just heated. Taste and adjust pepper. Portion 1/4 cup sauerkraut and 1 teaspoon pickled mustard seeds per sausage.

Buns

5

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) if warming multiple buns. Split pretzel buns horizontally but keep hinge if you like. Brush cut sides lightly with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil or melted butter.

6

Option A: Toast in oven — place buns cut-side up on a baking sheet and toast 5–7 minutes until warmed and slightly crisp at edges. Option B: Toast in skillet — after sausages are cooked, place buns cut-side down in the skillet for 1–2 minutes until marked and warm.

7

Spread 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard inside each bottom bun and 1 tablespoon on the top if desired.

Assembly & Serve

8

Place one cooked sausage in each warmed pretzel bun. Top each sausage with 1/4 cup warm sauerkraut, then spoon 1 teaspoon pickled mustard seeds over the sauerkraut. Add additional spicy brown mustard to taste (about 1–2 teaspoons extra if desired).

9

Serve immediately with chosen side (fries or salad). For fries: serve hot with ketchup or aioli. For salad: dress lightly and serve on the side.

10

Garnish suggestions: optional chopped chives or a light sprinkle of paprika for color.