Kale with Pinkel Sausage

Preparation

1. 01

   Step 01

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

2. 02

   medium heat

   Render the bacon dice in a large braising 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, stirring until it wilts down. Deglaze with vegetable broth.

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 pot with salted water and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.

6. 06

   low heat, covered

   Prick the Pinkel sausage multiple times with a fork and place it on top of the kale. Continue cooking over low heat for another 25 minutes.

7. 07

   Step 07

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

8. 08

   Step 08

   Drain the potatoes. Plate the kale, top with Pinkel slices and Kassler, place the boiled potatoes alongside, and serve with mustard.