Curly Kale with Pinkel Sausage

Preparation

1. 01

   Step 01

   Wash the curly kale, trim off the tough stems and roughly chop the leaves. Peel and finely dice the onions. Cut the bacon into small dice.

2. 02

   Medium heat

   Render the diced bacon in a large casserole pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 03

   Medium heat

   Add the chopped kale to the pot in batches and wilt, stirring occasionally. Deglaze with the vegetable stock.

4. 04

   Low heat, covered

   Place the whole piece of Kassler on top of the kale. Cover the pot and braise over low heat for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 05

   Medium heat

   Place the potatoes in a separate pan of salted water and cook for about 20 minutes until tender.

6. 06

   Low heat, covered

   Prick the Pinkel sausages several times with a fork and place them on top of the kale. Cook for a further 25 minutes over low heat.

7. 07

   Step 07

   Remove the Kassler and slice it. Season the kale with butter, sugar, salt and pepper. The kale should be buttery soft.

8. 08

   Step 08

   Drain the potatoes. Arrange the kale on plates, top with sliced Pinkel and Kassler, place the boiled potatoes alongside and serve with mustard.