A plump, gently smoked beef sausage with a satisfying snap, traditionally draped over a steaming mound of stamppot.
Instructions
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Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer — do not boil.
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Place rookworst sausages in the simmering water.
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Heat through for 12-15 min. Do not let the water boil or the casings may split.
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Remove with tongs, pat dry.
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Serve whole or sliced on top of stamppot with mustard.
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Did You Know?
During Dutch ice skating events on frozen canals, vendors sell rookworst from heated carts — it is the official fuel of Dutch winter sports.
The Story Behind Rookworst
Rookworst has been a Dutch staple since the 17th century, originally smoked over beechwood or oak. It became inseparable from stamppot culture and is one of the few Dutch foods that evokes instant nostalgia for every Dutch person.
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