Name: Grünkohl mit Mettenden
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: Oil for frying.; 3 smoked sausages.; About 500 g frozen kale.; 1 heaping tablespoon mustard.; Salt and pepper, to your taste.; Half a teaspoon caraway seeds.; 400 milliliters veggie stock.; 400 grams waxy potatoes.; 100 grams smoked pork (Kassler).; 150 grams onion.

Teller voller Grünkohl, Würstchen und Kartoffelstückchen. | magichouserecipes.com

My kale with smoked sausage is all about cozy winter vibes. Tangy greens, hearty sausage, and juicy pork warm you up on those freezing nights. It’s an old-school meal that’s not just tasty, but good for you too.

Cozy Winter Warmer

After strolling outside in winter, you just want something good. Pairing kale, potatoes, and sausages fills you up and puts you in a good mood. This is just what you need when it’s chilly.

What’s Inside

Veg: 500 g kale, 300 g potatoes, 2 onions
Meat: 4 smoked sausages, 200 g smoked pork
Flavors: 500 ml broth, 2 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp mustard, salt, pepper, caraway seeds

How to Make It

First Steps: Chop onions, dice potatoes into small cubes.
Sizzle: Fry onions, potatoes, and smoked pork in oil until nicely golden.
Simmer: Toss in the kale and broth, season it all, let it simmer for 25 minutes.
Finishing Touch: Add sausages and mustard, then gently heat everything for another 10 minutes.

About the Smoked Sausages

These savory sausages really make this meal shine. Their bold flavor rounds out the kale. You can drop them in whole or slice 'em up—it’s up to you.

A white dish with kale, potato chunks, and sausage slices ready to eat. | magichouserecipes.com

Switch Things Up

Try bacon instead of the pork for a new twist. Leave out the sausages and kale becomes an awesome side for duck or roast pork.

Fresh All the Way

Kale tastes best when it’s washed super well. Cut it into small bites and you’ll get the full flavor. It’s extra special in the winter months.

Why It’s Good for You

Kale brings you plenty of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. There’s even iron and calcium, making it a solid winter veggie that keeps you going strong.

Comfort from the Core

My pan of kale and sausage really hits the spot in winter. The hearty greens and savory meat will leave you feeling full and happy.

Perfect Side Dish

No sausages or pork? Kale works as an easy side. Serve with roast meats like duck or lamb and get a taste of winter in every bite.

Classic and Beloved

Kale’s big in northern Germany. Mix it up with sausages or bacon and you’ve got a festive meal that brings old traditions into today.

Plate stacked with kale, potatoes, and browned bratwurst strips. | magichouserecipes.com

Smart Prep Ahead

Kale only gets better after a night in the fridge. Just reheat and dig in—the flavors get way deeper by the next day. So good for planning meals!

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Kann ich frischen Grünkohl verwenden?: Klar, du kannst frischen Grünkohl nehmen. Wasche ihn gut ab, schneid ihn klein – weiterkochen wie gewohnt.
→ Warum ist Kümmel wichtig?: Kümmel macht’s leichter verdaulich. Außerdem passt das Gewürz super zum nördlichen Klassiker.
→ Wie lange hält sich das Gericht?: Am nächsten Tag schmeckt Grünkohl sogar kräftiger. Im Kühlschrank hält’s 2-3 Tage und einfrieren geht easy.
→ Warum sind die Mettenden in Stücke geschnitten?: Wenn du die Mettenden schneidest, gibt’s beim Kochen mehr Geschmack ab. So zieht alles richtig durch.
→ Welche Kartoffeln eignen sich am besten?: Festkochende Kartoffeln passen am besten, weil sie beim Kochen ganz bleiben. So wirkt das Ganze nicht matschig.

Conclusion

Klassiker aus dem Norden für kalte Tage: Grünkohl, Mettenden, Kartoffeln und Kassler – alles zusammen mit Kümmel gewürzt.

Grünkohl mit Mettenden