Braunkohl & Bregenwurst (German Kale with Sausage)
A delicious, simple yet timeless dish is how any German would describe this kale and sausage dish. Made with grilled or smoked Bregenwurst, a traditional German sausage served in the regions of Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, boiled and perfectly seasoned potatoes, blanched kale, sometimes accompanied by boiled eggs or onions, Braunkohl and Bregenwurst is a delicious German dish.
Families often make this dish throughout the winter months when fresh Bregenwurst sausages are sold in local markets. Try it out yourself!
Braunkohl & Bregenwurst (German Kale with Sausage)
Ingredients
- 1 lb coarsely chopped fresh kale (or 12 oz frozen kale, chopped)
- 2 bacon strips
- 4 sausages German bratwurst preffered
- 1/2 onion
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 tsp beef stock or vegetable stock
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 thick-sliced ham optional
- 6 medium potatoes
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Begin by washing the kale thoroughly and cutting off the tough middle stem. Chop them and blanch in a pot of boiling water. Leaving the kale in the water for 1 minute should be more than enough. Drain the water away. If you're using frozen kale just make sure it thaws out and drain away the water,
- Fry the bacon in a frying pan until browned and crispy. Transfer to a clean dish and add the kale in the same frying pan. Stir it in, over medium flame for about 3 minutes to mix the bacon grease into the kale.
- Then pour in enough water to cover the kale, then mix in the beef (or vegetable) stock and simmer on medium-low for around 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, wash the potatoes and cook in boiling water for approx. 20 minutes. Drain, rinse and peel the potatoes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of lard (or cooking oil) in a pan. Fry the potatoes in it, turning until golden brown and season with salt. Sprinkle with sugar and allow to caramelize.
- Once the 30 minutes have passed, stir in the mustard, bacon and sausages and continue simmering for another half an hour.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, but keep in mind the sausages and bacon themselves should be salty so make sure to taste beforehand! Serve the kale and potatoes on plates.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
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