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Nutritional Values
500kcal
18gProtein
42gCarbs
28gFat
3gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Hotdog
How to order / say it
Say it
Røde Pølser — [RHUR-duh PUL-ser]
Order
I'd like the røde pølser, please.
Locally
Jeg vil gerne have røde pølser, tak.
Say locally
Red sausage served in a bun with condiments and toppings.
Why try it?
A street food staple, røde pølser stands as a symbol of Denmark's creative fast-food culture, offering a quick but flavorful meal.
How it tastes
A snap from the sausage casing gives way to a juicy, mildly spiced interior; relish and crispy onions add complexity and crunch.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Introduced in the early 20th century, røde pølser became popular due to increased availability of meat and the rise of street vendors in Denmark.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 200 g red sausage
- 🌾 2 hotdog bun
- 🥣 50 g ketchup
- 🥣 50 g mustard
- 🥣 50 g remoulade
- 🧄 20 g crispy fried onions
Method
- 1 Boil or grill the sausage until cooked through.
- 2 Place in a bun and add ketchup, mustard, and remoulade.
- 3 Top with crispy onions and serve.
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