How to pronounce Kohl und Pinkel

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkoːl ʊnt ˈpɪŋkl̩/. In plain English letters that is KOHL oont PING-kel, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Kohl und Pinkel?

Kohl und Pinkel is a main dish of Germany. Where it comes from: Oldenburg (Lower Saxony). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are vegetables, pork and potato. It tastes savory, smoky and rich.

Where Kohl und Pinkel comes from

Kohl und Pinkel is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Lower Saxony.

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