The Best German Braised Kale Recipe: Savory and Delicious

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat and calories.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon has less fat and is often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and more flavorful.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness without added sugar.

Cut the onion into dice and sharpen your knife before cutting.

Heat lard in a pot until hot.

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.

Add 2 pounds of kale gradually, removing larger stem pieces as you go.

Once all kale is added, let it wilt down in the pot.

Add water, a bouillon cube, salt, and mustard to the pot.

Cover and simmer on low for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of rolled oats and stir.

After cooking, add Polish smoked kielbasa to heat it up in the kale.

Serve with boiled potatoes and Dijon mustard on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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