Cabbage And Sausage Recipe

This Cabbage and Smoked Sausage is a classic Southern and soul food recipe. Serve this side dish for Sunday dinner, weeknight meals, holidays, or any occasion.

Simple classic side dishes truly are the best! Growing up we often would keep a pot of cabbage on the stove to serve with our meals. It’s such an easy dish to whip up.

Slice the cabbage in half to create 2 portions. Slice the core/stem out of both. Then slice each piece in half. You should have 4 smaller chunks of cabbage. From there, slice each into smaller strips.

You will need sausage links for the recipe. Any sausage will work, I prefer smoked Cajun andouille sausage. Italian sausage will also work great. You can use ground sausage if you wish or even ground beef.

The smoked sausage adds lots of flavor. You can also add in spices like smoked paprika, oregano, or thyme.

The cook time will vary based on the desired texture for your cabbage. Tender cabbage that isn’t mushy takes 25-30 minutes.

Firm cabbage takes about 15 minutes. Check in on it often (if it’s your first time making the recipe) and adjust accordingly.

You can omit the sausage or substitute it for bacon, turkey bacon, or omit it if you wish.

You can freeze the cabbage for up to 8-9 months. Thaw the frozen cabbage overnight in the fridge.

Cabbage and Sausage

Cabbage and sausage are a perfect match and you’re going to love this one skillet meal.

Prep: 5min

Total: 25min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 484 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 38 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 1035 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb kielbasa smoked sausage
• 1 1/2 tbsps olive oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium head cabbage, cored and chopped into 1-inch pieces ((about 2 lbs))
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar

Instruction:

1. Halve the kielbasa lengthwise and then slice it into 1/2-inch pieces. Heat a large deep skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil and the kielbasa. Toss to coat and then cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the kielbasa to a plate.
2. Return the pan to the stove and reduce the heat to medium low. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened. Add the garlic, cabbage, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine. Cover and cook, stirring every 4-5 minutes until the cabbage is wilted, about 12 minutes.
3. Stir in the vinegar and return the kielbasa to the pot. Stir and cover for about 3 more minutes, until the cabbage is tender and the kielbasa is hot. Taste and add salt, if needed. Enjoy!

Cabbage and Sausage

This cabbage and sausage recipe combines smoked sausage and tender cabbage, which all cooks in just one pan.

Prep: 5min

Total: 45min

Yield: 3 – 4 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 lb. smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, sliced into coins, 1/2″ thick
• 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
• 8 c. chopped green cabbage (about half of 1 medium cabbage)
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1/2 c. chicken stock
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, optional
• Grainy mustard and/or sour cream, for serving (optional)

Instruction:

1. Heat a large skillet (with a tight fitting lid) over medium-high heat. Heat the olive oil and butter until melted. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil in the pan and set aside on a plate.
2. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the cabbage, garlic, salt and pepper and cook 8 more minutes until the cabbage is wilted. Return the sausage to the skillet and stir all together. Add the chicken stock. Cover and reduce the heat to medium low. Let cook for 20 minutes. (Do not uncover or stir).
3. Stir in the fresh parsley, if using, and season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve with grainy mustard or a dollop of sour cream.

Cabbage and Smoked Sausage

This Cabbage and Smoked Sausage is a classic Southern and soul food recipe. Serve this side dish for Sunday dinner, weeknight meals, holidays, or any occasion.

Prep: 15min

Total: 50min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 15 g

Ingredients:

• 2-3 pounds head fresh cabbage (You may need 2 heads depending on the size.)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6-7 ounces smoked sausage (Sliced into rounds 1/2-1 inch thick.)
• 2 garlic cloves (Minced.)
• 1 1/2 cups broth (Any broth)
• salt and pepper to taste

Instruction:

1. Slice the cabbage in half to create 2 portions. Slice the core/stem out of both. Then slice each piece in half. You should have 4 smaller chunks of cabbage. From there, slice each into smaller strips.
2. Place a large pot on medium-high heat.
3. Add the butter and sausage rounds. Cook for 3-4 minutes until both sides are cooked through.
4. Add in the garlic and stir.
5. Add the sliced cabbage and broth. The cabbage will wilt down when it cooks.
6. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-30 minutes. The cook time will vary based on the desired texture for your cabbage. Tender cabbage that isn’t mushy takes 25-30 minutes. Firm cabbage takes about 15 minutes. Check in on it often (if it’s your first time making the recipe) and adjust accordingly.
7. Open the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Taste repeatedly and adjust as necessary.

Cabbage and Sausage

Sausage and cabbage is the easiest skillet recipe to throw together! In minutes, you’ll have a tasty meal loaded with amazing meaty flavor and texture!

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 307 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 868 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, unSaturated Fat 13 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces sausage (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 small head cabbage (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instruction:

1. Heat oil in a skillet, brown sausage. Remove to a bowl.
2. Add garlic to the remaining fat in the pan and brown for 30 seconds before adding the cabbage. Sauté for 3-5 minutes. Once it starts to cook down, add the sausage back to the pan. Add salt and red pepper flakes and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the cabbage starts to brown and wilt.
3. Serve immediately.

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What to eat with cabbage?

• Any main dish such as chicken, salmon, white fish, pork chops, pork roast or pot roast.
• Reuben sandwiches.
• Grilled steaks, brats, sausage or burgers.
• Sloppy joes or pulled pork sandwiches.
• BBQ ribs.
• Chicken piccata.
• Cucumber salad.
• Bean salad.