Pinkel mit Grünkohl Recipe: German Cooked Kale & Sausage May Turn You Into a Kale Lover Pork Dinner Beef

Don't let the name of this German recipe scare you off. Pinkel mit Grünkohl is just kale and sausage. Serve with German potatoes, boiled potatoes or even mashed potatoes. Not a fan of potatoes? Serve with spaetzle.

Cuisine: Germany
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound kale, hard stems removed and chopped
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can beef broth
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• ham steaks, cubed deli ham or leftover baked ham (optional)
• 4 links German sausage

Here's how to make it: 

1. Cook the kale in boiling water for 1 minute. Remove, drain and set aside. 
2. Cook the bacon in a large pan or dutch oven until crisp. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. 
3. Stir in the kale and pour in the beef broth. Bring to a boil. Simmer until the kale is tender, about 30 minutes.
4. Add the mustard and nutmeg. Top with the sausages and ham. Cook about 30 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. 

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