🇨🇿 Czech Republic recipe
Utopenci
Utopenci, which translates charmingly to 'drowned men,' are a Czech pub classic. Fat, juicy sausages are submerged in a bracing vinegar brine layered with sliced onions, bay leaves, and whole peppercorns, then left to pickle for several days until the flavors permeate every bite. The result is a tangy, savory, and slightly spicy snack that is the perfect companion to a cold Czech beer and a slice of dark rye bread. It is a dish that requires patience but zero cooking skill, making it an ideal introduction to Czech pub cuisine.
Prep15 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves8
Difficultyeasy
Ingredients
- 8 Czech-style párky or bratwurst sausages (about 600g)
- 3 large onions, sliced into thin rings
- 250ml white wine vinegar
- 250ml water
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 10 whole black peppercorns
- 5 whole allspice berries
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp hot paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- Dark rye bread for serving
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fat
- 25 g
