A VanVliet Tradition
Dutch Boerenkool Stamppot is one of the oldest and
most authentic Dutch dishes.
Ethan, Tristan and Reegan's Great Grandma Bolten (Kevin's Grandma) served this dish often at the farm.
Ingredients
3 lbs potatoes
1 large white onion (or onion flakes)
1 large white onion (or onion flakes)
1 bay leaf
1 lb curly kale
1 tsp. salt
1 pinch ground pepper
1 lb. smoked sausage (like bratwurst)
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp. butter
(can substitute carrots for kale)
1. Peel and dice potatoes and onion.
2. Clean, trim and slice kale.
3. Add the potatoes, onion, kale, a bay leaf, a pinch of salt and just enough water to cover all.
4. Cover and boil gently for about 25 minutes.
5. Meanwhile steam or grill the smoke sausage and then slice into bite size pieces.
6. Remove the bay leaf, drain the vegetables, and mash them.
7. Add the milk and butter.
8. Add in slice smoked sausage.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with gravy.
(gravy can be made with bacon fat or pkg. gravy works well too)
