German Style Green Kale Gruenkohl

Experience the hearty, comforting flavors of Northern Germany with this traditional German-Style Green Kale (Grünkohl) recipe. This dish combines tender fresh kale, smoky diced bacon, and robust smoked sausages like Mettwurst or Kielbasa, simmered to perfection with creamy potatoes and aromatic spices like nutmeg. Infused with the richness of vegetable broth and a hint of mustard, this one-pot meal is both satisfying and soul-warming. Perfect for chilly evenings, this flavorful kale stew pairs beautifully with crusty bread and German mustard for an authentic culinary experience. Easy to prepare yet packed with bold, rustic flavors, this Grünkohl recipe brings a taste of Germany straight to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 800 g fresh kale
• 1 medium onion
• 150 g smoked bacon (diced)
• 750 ml vegetable broth
• 500 g potatoes
• 4 links smoked sausage (e.g., Mettwurst or Kielbasa)
• 2 tbsp mustard
• 2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 tsp nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

Wash the fresh kale thoroughly, remove the tough stems, and roughly chop the leaves. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and finely dice the onion.

Step 3

Heat the lard or vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and smoked bacon, and sauté until the onion is translucent and the bacon is slightly browned.

Step 4

Add the chopped kale to the pot in batches, stirring until it wilts down. Repeat until all the kale is added.

Step 5

Pour the vegetable broth into the pot. Stir well, cover, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

While the kale is simmering, peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Step 7

Add the diced potatoes, mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the pot. Stir thoroughly to combine.

Step 8

Nestle the smoked sausages on top of the kale and potatoes. Cover and simmer for another 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the sausages, slice them as desired, and serve along with the kale and potatoes.

Step 10

Optional: Serve with a side of German mustard and crusty bread for an authentic touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2746.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3256.2

Total Fat 198.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 390.8mg	0%
Sodium 10512.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 237.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.5g	0%
Total Sugars 35.8g
Protein 147.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2365.3mg	0%
Iron 28.1mg	0%
Potassium 8632.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 28.6%