North German Gruenkohl (Kale) and Sausage Recipe
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North German Gruenkohl (Kale) and Sausage

"A north German specialty, Gruenkohl (kale) and sausage was something with which my mother-in-law warmed our hearts and tummies in the winter. The north Germans serve this with boiled potatoes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 25 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound kale, stemmed and chopped
  • 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups water, or as needed to cover
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1/2 pound thickly sliced cooked ham, or to taste
  • 4 links kielbasa sausage
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, and stir in the kale; boil for 1 minute, and remove from the water with a slotted spoon. Set the blanched kale aside.
  2. Place bacon into a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until browned, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the blanched kale, and cook until kale is bright green and starting to turn tender, about 4 minutes. Pour in enough water to cover, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and stir in the beef bouillon granules and nutmeg. Simmer the kale until tender, about 30 minutes.
  3. Stir the mustard into the kale, and lay the ham slices and sausage links on top. Simmer the kale, ham, and sausages until the sausages are cooked through, about 35 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 828 | Total Fat: 66.1g | Cholesterol: 161mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by HoneyTiger3m   view full review
Absolut lecker!!Yum, yum in German. A variation on traditional German Winter "greens" (in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2012 by TJ   view full review
This recipe far exceeded my expectations! I thought it sounded good and seemed like a good way...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2012 by Monty's Momma   view full review
Ser gut! This was exactly what the doctor ordered on our first frigid night of the winter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2012 by Danielle   view full review
Absolutely delicious! My German husband and his German mother Loved this! It has become a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2011 by Oma   view full review
Just like my mother used to make it and she is from Wennebostel/Wedemark. Thanks for the this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2012 by Chelsea Anna B.   view full review
So delicious! I made a few tweaks though. I added fresh chopped garlic cloves(3). Cut up the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2012 by MRSPARKERII   view full review
We enjoyed this. My husband isn't a huge fan of kielbasa, but had seconds of this and said he...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2012 by Rae4sunshine   view full review
I don't eat pork so I swapped out the bacon for turkey bacon (6 strips) but I added some olive...

 

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