Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Recipe Gruenkohl (Kale) With Pinkel

Login to Save
2.1K views👍 10
Kina Shuford
Kina Shuford
4 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Kina Shuford to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Gruenkohl (Kale) With Pinkel

Cultural Context

Gruenkohl, or kale, is a traditional dish from northern Germany, especially popular in the winter months. It is often enjoyed during the cold season, celebrated for its hearty flavors and nutritional benefits. The dish is typically served with Pinkel, a type of sausage, and is often accompanied by mustard. In modern times, variations exist, and it has gained popularity beyond Germany, particularly in regions with German heritage.

GermanDEmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 (796 ml) can kale
50 g bacon drippings
2 onions, diced
1 cup beef broth
1 lb smoked streaky bacon
1 large potato
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
4 smoked pork chops (Kassler) or 4 small smoked sausage (Pinkel)

pinkel sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat while smoked sausage retains similar flavors.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen potato cubes

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while frozen cubes save prep time.

1

Heat bacon drippings in a large pot over medium heat.

2

Add diced onions and sauté until translucent.

3

Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.

4

Add the can of kale, diced potato, and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

5

Add the smoked bacon and pork chops or sausages to the pot.

6

Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardmeasuring cupsspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Grünkohl mit PinkelKale with Sausage
Local Name: Grünkohl mit Pinkel

More Gruenkohl (Kale) With Pinkel Videos

(3 videos)

Similar German Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)