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Boiled Sea-Kale

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Boiled Sea-Kale

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Recipe Score · Tried & True
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Allow 12 heads for 4 or 5 persons

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To each 1/2 gallon of water allow 1 heaped tablespoonful of salt. [Illustration: BOILED SEA-KALE.]

👨‍🍳 Method

Well wash the kale, cut away any wormeaten pieces, and tie it into small bunches; put it into _boiling_ water, salted in the above proportion, and let it boil quickly until tender. Take it out, drain, untie the bunches, and serve with plain melted butter or white sauce, a little of which may be poured over the kale. Sea-kale may also be parboiled and stewed in good brown gravy: it will then take about 1/2 hour altogether.

📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.

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Viktor — Technique Nerd
★★★★★ 2026-05-08
A lesson in doing more with less

I tried my hand at Mrs. Beeton's Boiled Sea-Kale this week, and I must say, it was a journey back in time. I found the process of preparing the kale to be quite meditative, with the washing, trimming, and bunching requiring a level of attention to detail that's often missing in our microwaveable world. The most delightful surprise came when I tasted the kale after boiling—its tender, slightly sweet flavor was a far cry from the often-overlooked greens we're used to. This recipe is perfect for the curious weeknight cook looking to expand their vegetable repertoire. I served mine with a simple melted butter sauce, but I can see how a white sauce would also complement the kale's unique flavor. The next time you're at the farmer's market, pick up some sea-kale and give this vintage recipe a try—it's a humble dish that's sure to impress.

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