Grunkohl (German Kale)

Ingredients

Bacon

4 slices, diced

Onion

1 medium, diced

Kale

1 bunch, stems removed and chopped

Potatoes

4 medium, peeled and diced

Chicken broth

4 cups

Smoked sausage

1 pound, sliced

Apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
2. In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chopped kale to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced potatoes, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
5. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, cook the sliced smoked sausage over medium heat until browned and heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Once the kale and potatoes are cooked, adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the Grunkohl hot, topped with the crispy bacon and smoked sausage slices.