Some meals spark nostalgia more than others, and this old-fashioned curried sausages recipe is a doozy. Whether it was a regular on your dinner table and always requested, or you groaned every time Mum would serve it, curried sausages is a classic dinner that’s locked in our minds and heart forever. Sometimes those dishes we hated as kids can become one of the ones we love the most as adults, so maybe it’s time to try it again. This curried sausages recipe uses the slow cooker for a delicious and convenient midweek dinner, complete with a hearty dose of nostalgia.
Ingredients
Method
Place sausages in a large saucepan, add enough cold water to cover sausages; bring to the boil. Boil, uncovered, about 2 minutes; drain.
Heat oil in same pan; cook onion, stirring, until softened. Add curry powder; cook, stirring, until fragrant. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes, stock and the water.
Place potatoes in a 4.5-litre (18-cup) slow cooker; top with sausages and onion mixture. Cook, covered, on low, about 8 hours.
Stir in peas and sultanas. Season to taste.
Not suitable to freeze.
Suggested to be served with crusty bread.
Notes
What country are curried sausages from?
Curried sausages are often considered an old-fashioned Australian classic dinner but like many recipes there are lots of variations and other potential origins for the dish.
The German classic dish currywurst, for example, could be considered an earlier version of curried sausages that was invented in post-war Germany. It typically consists of a tomato-based sauce flavoured with curry powder – and Worcestershire sauce in the recipe from Herta Heuwer, who’s often credited with its creation.
But it’s not exactly the same as the curried sausages we eat in Australia, which are usually cooked in the curry sauce. According to National Geographic: “currywurst — sliced sausage topped with a tomato sauce flavoured by spices including yellow curry powder, paprika and potentially a few secret ingredients too — has been a German favourite for over half a century.”
There are also British curried sausage recipes, or a similar (but different) variation with sausage casseroles that are popular in the US. So, while some people may debate its origins, what’s clear is that curried sausages have become an iconic, retro classic Australian dish that’s still enjoyed today.
