Recipe of the day: New Year’s braai with KOO Boerewors and Baked Bean Relish

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 30 ml (2 Tbsp) cooking oil 
• 500 g boerewors (in a continuous coil or cut into pieces)
• 1 brown onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 5 ml (1 tsp) crushed garlic (or 1 clove, minced)
• 15 ml (1 Tbsp) paprika
• 5 ml (1 tsp) peri-peri spice
• 1 can of chopped/diced tomatoes (or 3-4 fresh tomatoes, peeled and grated)
• 15 ml (1 Tbsp) sugar
• 1 can of KOO Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Brown the Boerewors: In a large pan or pot overmedium-high heat, add the cooking oil. Brown the boerewors thoroughly on all sides. Remove the boerewors from the pan and set aside, reserving the pan and the cooking oil/fat.a
2. Sauté: To the same pan, add the chopped onion and green pepper. Cook until they begin to soften (about 5 minutes).
3. Add Spices: Stir in the crushed garlic, paprika, and peri-peri spice. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Simmer Relish Base: Add the canned chopped tomatoes and the sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. Combine and Cook: Return the cooked boerewors to the pan. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. The relish should thicken and the flavours should mix.
6. Season: Season the relish to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
7. Add Beans: Gently stir in the can of KOO Baked Beans. Heat through for 1-2 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat immediately to prevent the beans from breaking down.
8. Serve: Serve the KOO Boerewors and Baked Bean Relish immediately with your preferred starch, such as pap or rice.

Boerewors and Baked Bean Relish

Sauté boerewors with onions, peppers, and spices, then stir in KOO Baked Beans for a rich, comforting relish that’s ready in minutes.

• Author: KOO
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Category: Lunch, Dinner
• Method: cook
• Cuisine: South African

Ingredients

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• 30 ml (2 Tbsp) cooking oil
• 500 g boerewors (in a continuous coil or cut into pieces)
• 1 brown onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 5 ml (1 tsp) crushed garlic (or 1 clove, minced)
• 15 ml (1 Tbsp) paprika
• 5 ml (1 tsp) peri-peri spice
• 1 can chopped/diced tomatoes (or 3–4 fresh tomatoes, peeled and grated)
• 15 ml (1 Tbsp) sugar
• 1 can KOO Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Brown the Boerewors: In a large pan or pot overmedium-high heat, add the cooking oil. Brown the boerewors thoroughly on all sides. Remove the boerewors from the pan and set aside, reserving the pan and the cooking oil/fat.a
2. Sauté: To the same pan, add the chopped onion and green pepper. Cook until they begin to soften (about 5 minutes).
3. Add Spices: Stir in the crushed garlic, paprika, and peri-peri spice. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Simmer Relish Base: Add the canned chopped tomatoes and the sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. Combine and Cook: Return the cooked boerewors to the pan. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. The relish should thicken and the flavours should mix.
6. Season: Season the relish to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
7. Add Beans: Gently stir in the can of KOO Baked Beans. Heat through for 1-2 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat immediately to prevent the beans from breaking down.
8. Serve: Serve the KOO Boerewors and Baked Bean Relish immediately with your preferred starch, such as pap or rice.