Boerewors Roll

A Boerewors Roll is a classic South African street food and braai (barbecue) staple, consisting of a spiced, coiled sausage called boerewors served in a soft white roll. The sausage is traditionally made from coarsely ground beef and pork, seasoned with a distinctive blend of coriander, cloves, and nutmeg.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-protein, high-fat meal, with the sausage providing a significant amount of iron and B vitamins. A typical serving, including the roll, generally ranges from 500 to 700 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	30 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	950 mg
Iron	4 mg
Zinc	5 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Selenium	20 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg

Per 1 roll (approximately 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The name 'boerewors' translates to 'farmer's sausage,' and by law, a traditional version must contain at least 90% meat. It's almost always cooked over an open flame, making it a centerpiece of South African social gatherings and national celebrations.