Cabbage and Sausage
This easy cabbage and sausage recipe combines browned smoked sausage, tender cabbage, onions, garlic, and savory Cajun seasonings for a flavorful one-skillet dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 459kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage sliced into ½-inch rounds, I like kielbasa, andouille sausage, chorizo or a mixture
- 1½ lb green cabbage cored and chopped into 1–1½-inch pieces
- 1 medium Yellow Onion thinly sliced
- 6 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning homemade, click for my recipe
- 1 tsp Chicken Better than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base, plus up to 1 tsp more to taste
- ¼ cup Water
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook for 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the onions and garlic: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and onion to the same pan. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the cabbage: Add the cabbage, Cajun seasoning, and 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon. Toss to combine, adding the cabbage in batches if needed.
- Steam the cabbage: Pour in the water and reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 3–5 minutes, checking the cabbage after 3 minutes, until it begins to soften.
- Finish uncovered: Increase the heat to medium. Remove the lid and cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and excess moisture has evaporated.
- Finish and serve: Return the sausage to the skillet and toss until heated through. Stir in the apple cider vinegar. Taste and add up to 1 additional teaspoon of Better Than Bouillon if desired.
Notes
- Sausage: The recipe timing is for fully cooked smoked sausage. If you're using raw sausage, cook it completely before removing it from the skillet.
- Cabbage: Cooking time may vary depending on how long the cabbage takes to add to the skillet. Check it early to avoid overcooking.
- Seasoning: The sausage, Cajun seasoning, and Better Than Bouillon all contribute salt. Taste before adding more chicken base.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1161mg | Potassium: 608mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1205IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg
