Knieperkohl Explained

Knieperkohl
Country:Germany
Region:Prignitz, Brandenburg
National Cuisine:German cuisine
Type:pickle
Serving Size:100 g

Knieperkohl is a pickled cabbage dish similar to sauerkraut. It contains not only white cabbage but also collard greens (or leaves of red cabbage) and kale, as well as grape leaf and cherry leaf. Knieperkohl is considered a representative dish of the historical region of Prignitz, now part of Brandenburg in Germany.

Knieperkohl is commonly served as an accompaniment to cured pork, such as Kassler, or sausages. Kohlwurst is a type of German sausage generally eaten with Knieperkohl. Potatoes are another typical accompaniment.[1]

Notes and References

  1. The Regions of GermanyA Reference Guide to History and CultureBy Dieter K. Buse · 2005 - page 72