Recette allemande de Grünkohl. German Kale Recipe with Potatoes and Smoked Charcuterie

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is lower in calories and fat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and more flavorful.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and a different flavor.

In a large pot, melt butter.

Add bacon and chopped onions, cooking for a few minutes until the bacon is golden and the onion is tender.

Add kale leaves to the pot.

Pour vegetable broth into the pot.

Add salt, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar.

Add the smoked charcuterie to the pot with the kale.

Let simmer on low heat for about 30 to 40 minutes until the kale is well cooked.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat oil and butter.

Add cooked potatoes and sauté until golden, turning occasionally, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the Grünkohl with the golden potatoes on a plate alongside the smoked charcuterie.

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