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Grünkohl mit Pinkel — traditional dish from Lower Saxony, Germany
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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑35gFat
🌿10gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Grünkohl mit Pinkel

How to order / say it
Say it Grünkohl mit Pinkel — [GROON-kohl mit PIN-kel]
Order I'd like Grünkohl mit Pinkel, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne Grünkohl mit Pinkel, bitte.
Say locally

A hearty winter dish of kale and sausage.

Why try it?

This dish is a winter favorite that combines hearty ingredients perfect for cold weather, symbolizing the communal and celebratory aspect of Hamburg's culinary traditions.

How it tastes

Grünkohl is robust and slightly bitter but is beautifully balanced by the smoky, savory flavor of Pinkel sausage. Every bite is warming and fills you with comfort.

Origin & History — first documented: 1600

Grünkohl mit Pinkel has roots in Northern Germany since at least the 16th century. The name 'Pinkel' refers to the sausage traditionally paired with kale, especially eaten during colder months.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 500 g kale
  • 🥩 300 g pinkel sausage
  • 🥕 400 g potatoes
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 50 g lard
  • 🥣 50 g mustard

Method

  1. 1 Clean and chop kale, then blanch it quickly.
  2. 2 Sauté onions in lard until soft.
  3. 3 Add kale, potatoes, and mustard, cooking slowly.
  4. 4 Simmer sausages in with the kale until heated through.
  5. 5 Serve hot with sausages on top.

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