Ingredients

1 lb kielbasa , cut into 1/2 inch slices
4 slices bacon , cut into 2 inch pieces
3 large potatoes , thickly sliced ( I use red potatoes )
1 small head of cabbage , cut into thin wedges ( or more , if desired )
2 tablespoons flour
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon cider vinegar ( I use cider vinegar ) or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ( I use cider vinegar )
4 tablespoons sour cream , to garnish
caraway seed , if desired to garnish ( optional )
Jäger Kohl, also known as Hunter's Cabbage, is a traditional German dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. This dish is perfect for chilly evenings when you're in need of something warm and comforting. The combination of kielbasa, bacon, potatoes, and cabbage makes for a hearty and filling meal that's sure to satisfy your hunger. Despite being a simple one-pot dish, Jäger Kohl is full of flavor and is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a Dutch oven or ovenproof pot, sauté bacon until crisp over medium-high heat. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
3.Sauté kielbasa slices in the bacon fat until browned on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
4.Add the sliced potatoes to the pot, cooking in the remaining bacon fat until they start to brown.
5.Layer the cabbage wedges on top of the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
6.Sprinkle flour over the top of the cabbage and stir everything together until the flour has dissolved.
7.Add cider vinegar to the pot and stir to combine.
8.Add the kielbasa and bacon back to the pot, on top of the cabbage.
9.Cover the pot and bake in the oven for 45-60 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.
10.Remove from oven and serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and caraway seeds, if desired.

PROS

Jäger Kohl is a one-pot dish that is simple to make and incredibly satisfying.

The combination of kielbasa, bacon, potatoes, and cabbage results in a hearty and filling meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings.

This dish can also be made ahead of time and reheated, making it perfect for meal prepping.

CONS

Jäger Kohl is a calorie-dense dish that is high in sodium due to the use of processed meats like kielbasa and bacon.

While it’s a comforting and tasty meal, it’s not the most nutritious option out there.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite not being the healthiest option, Jäger Kohl does contain some nutritional benefits.
Cabbage is high in vitamin C, while potatoes are a good source of potassium.
However, moderation is key when it comes to consuming this dish due to its high calorie and sodium content.

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