Traditional Kale Vegetable Recipe

German Kale Vegetable Recipe

• 2 to 3 lbs. kale (fresh)or use jarred/canned kale (drained)
  
• 1/3 cup lard, goose fat, or butter
  
• 1 onion, diced
  
• 1/2 lb. bacon, diced
  
• salt to taste
• l lb. sausage, smoked (optional)
  
• 1 tbsp. rolled oats or cornstarch (to thicken)
  

• Prepare kale as above, (blanching and chopping finely)
  
• Melt lard, goose fat, or butter in a large saucepan.
  
• Add onion and saute lightly. Add bacon and fry briefly.
  
• Add kale, about 1/2 tsp. salt, a little water and sausage (if using)
  
• Cover and cook on low heat about 1 hour. Make sure it doesn't dry out - add more water as needed. (Cook until kale is tender). If using canned or jarred kale, cooking time is about 5 - 10 minutes.
  
• Thicken cooking liquid by adding rolled oats (the traditional way) or dissolve cornstarch in a bit of water and add enough to thicken, stirring constantly.
  
• Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Makes 4 - 6 servings.

• If desired, mix finished kale with mashed potatoes as shown in the picture above. This is so delicious and a favorite among kids!