Curly kale with onions and smoked bacon
Discover this recipe for curly kale, served with onions and smoked bacon, a classic dish from Belgian cuisine.
Kale, also known as curly kale, is a type of cabbage originating in Germany. When served with “Pinkel” (small sea worms), it pairs perfectly with onions and smoked bacon for a delicious winter dish.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time20 min
- Cook time1 hr
- Total1 hr 20 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodpan
- Estimated cost$7.46 $1.87 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $2.32
- $0.44
- $2.44
- $1.82
- $0.44
Prices in Belgium.
Directions
- Remove the thick leaves from the kale and chop them finely. ≈ 8 min
- Onions and bacon, diced ≈ 3 min
- In addition to the other ingredients, add kale and broth, then season.
- Boil for at least an hour.
The bill
Curly kale with onions and smoked bacon
- 1 kg of Brassica oleracea var. viridis (fresh or frozen)$2.32
- 3 onions$0.44
- 200 g of smoked bacon$2.44
- 500 ml of vegetable stock$1.82
- 1 tablespoon of mustard, salt, pepper, walnut, and nutmeg$0.44
Total$7.46
that's $1.87 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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