Recipe

Verivorst

Estonian blood sausage with sauerkraut and potatoes.

Ingredients

  • Verivorst sausages
  • Sauerkraut
  • Potatoes
  • Lingonberry jam
  • Mustard
  • Butter

How to make it

  1. Roast sausages gently until hot and glossy. Bake in a fully preheated oven, usually 190-220C, until the top is golden and the center is hot; start checking after 20 minutes for pastries and after 45 minutes for larger roasts.
  2. Warm sauerkraut with a little butter. Continue gently and check texture rather than only the clock; the dish is ready when the main ingredient is tender and well seasoned.
  3. Boil or roast potatoes. Start over medium-high heat until the water or broth is bubbling, then lower to medium or medium-low and cook gently for 10-25 minutes, depending on size, until tender but not falling apart.
  4. Serve with lingonberry jam and mustard. Taste once more before serving. Add salt, acid, herbs or a spoon of sauce at the end while the dish is still hot.

Serving note

Keep the plate simple and let the main texture lead: crisp pastry, tender stew, glossy sauce or fresh garnish. This page is a compact cooking guide, not a long article.