German Style Green Kale (gruenkohl)

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs fresh green kale
• 1 small onion, diced finely
• 3 tablespoons bacon grease (preferred) or 3 tablespoons lard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 dashes pepper, to taste
• 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 pinch granulated sugar
• 1/4 liter hot beef broth
• 1 lb bratwurst, optional

Recipe

• 1 wash the kale in lukewarm warm very well several times to remove all grit and dirt- do not dry them off- leave them dripping wet.
• 2 remove the hard stems from the leaves and then place the kale into a pot, put the lid on, and let it cook over medium heat until it wilts- this won't be terribly long.
• 3 drain in colander and then dry the leaves completely.
• 4 coarsley chop the kale.
• 5 heat the bacon grease in a skillet, add onion and cook until brown, stirring often.
• 6 add the kale to the pan, along with salt and pepper to taste, a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, and a pinch of sugar.
• 7 add the beef broth to the vegetables and stir to mix.
• 8 cover and let cook 45 minutes- it should get very, very tender and will be very, very soft.
• 9 if you prefer, briefly cook some bratwurst in hot water according to the package directions, then add them to the pot in the last 15 minutes of cooking time.
• 10 check seasonings again before serving.