Boerenkool Met Rookworst (Curly Kale with Smoked Sausages) 🥔🥬🥓
Description:
This classic Dutch dish, Boerenkool Met Rookworst, hails from the heart of the Netherlands and is a comforting blend of hearty kale, creamy potatoes, savory smoked sausages, and crispy streaky bacon. Originating from the pages of the 1973 cookbook “Cooking into Europe – Choice Common Market Dishes,” this recipe has stood the test of time, offering a taste of traditional European cuisine.
Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Recipe Category: Pork
Keywords: Vegetable, Meat, Dutch, European, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 935.2
- Fat Content: 54.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 18.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 98.3mg
- Sodium Content: 1996mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 74.2g
- Fiber Content: 11.1g
- Sugar Content: 1.8g
- Protein Content: 42.1g
Ingredients:
- 2 bunches kale
- 2 large potatoes
- 2 tablespoons oats
- 6 smoked sausages
- 6 slices streaky bacon
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Nutmeg, to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare Kale: Begin by cleaning the kale, removing the stalk and vein. Chop the kale roughly into bite-sized pieces.
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Prepare Potatoes: Peel and cube the potatoes, ensuring they are cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
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Cook Kale and Bacon: In a large pot, bring a little water to a boil. Add the kale and streaky bacon to the pot, allowing them to cook together for approximately 10 minutes. If needed, season the water with salt.
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Add Potatoes and Oats: Once the kale has slightly softened, add the cubed potatoes and oats to the pot, stirring to combine all the ingredients.
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Prepare Sausages: Prick the smoked sausages with a fork, then place them on top of the kale and potato mixture in the pot.
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Simmer: Cover the pot with a lid and allow the mixture to simmer gently until the kale is tender and the potatoes are soft. This typically takes around 30 minutes, depending on the size of your potato cubes.
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Remove and Mash: Once the vegetables are cooked through, remove the sausages and bacon from the pot. Using a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes and kale together until smooth and creamy.
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Season: Season the mashed mixture with salt, pepper, and a hint of nutmeg, adjusting the flavors to your preference.
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Serve: Replace the sausages and bacon back into the pot, ensuring they are nestled within the creamy kale and potato mash. Serve the Boerenkool Met Rookworst hot, accompanied by plenty of tangy mustard for an authentic Dutch dining experience.
Enjoy your Boerenkool Met Rookworst, a delightful taste of Dutch comfort food that’s perfect for cozy evenings and family gatherings! 🍲🇳🇱
