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Easy German Currywurst Recipewith Oma's Homemade Tomato Ketchup

This authentic currywurst recipe is so quick and easy to make. And so yummy! The delicious sauce made with homemade ketchup is a bit spicy, with a touch of sweetness and an interesting mix of spices, including curry, of course. It makes plain fried bratwurst something to shout about.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (240 milliliters) homemade tomato ketchup
• 4 - 5 teaspoons (8 - 10 grams) mild curry powder
• ½ - 1 teaspoon (1 - 2 grams) chili powder
• ½ teaspoon (1.2 grams) onion powder
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons (4.5 grams) sweet or smoked paprika powder
• 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters ) honey
• 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) water
• cooked German bratwurst 

Instructions:

1. Put the ketchup in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients (except the bratwurst) and mix well.
2. Cover and ideally let it sit in the fridge for at least 12 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
3. Cut the cooked sausages into thick slices. Pour the curry ketchup sauce on top and sprinkle with additional curry powder.
4. Serve with Brötchen (crispy bread roll) or Pommes Frites (French fries).

Notes/Hints:

• Homemade curry ketchup should be made at least one day ahead to allow flavors to meld.
• If your sauce is too thick, thin it with a bit of water.
• For more heat, try adding some cayenne pepper or hot paprika to the curry sauce, or have fun experimenting with different spices.
• Use the best German sausage available, such as Bavarian bratwurst, weisswurst, knackwurst, or bockwurst.
• Vegan currywurst: Simply substitute maple syrup or brown sugar for the honey, use a vegan Worcestershire sauce, and fry up some vegan brats for a vegan version of this popular German street food.

HOMEMADE KETCHUP RECIPE:

Ingredients:

• 1-6 ounce (170 grams) can tomato paste
• ¼ cup (60 milliliters) honey
• ½ cup (120 milliliters) white wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon (3 grams) salt
• ¼ teaspoon (0.6 grams) onion powder
• 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) water

Instructions:

1. Mix all the ingredients together in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
3. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until it is as thick as you like. Let it cool.
4. Store the ketchup in the fridge in a covered container or continue with the curry sauce recipe

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Updated on June 4, 2026