North German Gruenkohl (Kale) and Sausage

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A northern German specialty, gruenkohl (kale) and sausage was something my mother-in-law made to warm our hearts and tummies in the winter. Northern Germans serve this with boiled potatoes.

Submitted by LynJudd
Updated on July 15, 2023
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound kale, stemmed and chopped

  • 3 slices bacon, chopped

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 2 cups water, or as needed to cover

  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard

  • ½ pound thickly sliced cooked ham, or to taste

  • 4 links kielbasa sausage

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Stir kale into a pot of boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Remove kale with a slotted spoon and set aside.

  2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in blanched kale and cook until bright green and starting to turn tender, about 4 minutes. Pour in enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in bouillon granules and nutmeg. Simmer until kale is tender, about 30 minutes.

  3. Stir mustard into the skillet. Lay ham slices and sausage links over kale mixture and simmer until sausage is cooked through, about 35 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

828 Calories
66g Fat
18g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 828
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 66g 85%
Saturated Fat 29g 146%
Cholesterol 161mg 54%
Sodium 2599mg 113%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 39g 77%
Vitamin C 158mg 176%
Calcium 171mg 13%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 776mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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