Description
Fried Cabbage with Sausage sizzles with down-home comfort, bringing hearty Southern flavors straight to your dinner table. This simple skillet meal combines tender cabbage and savory sausage for a quick, satisfying meal that feeds hungry families in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large green cabbage
- 1 pound smoked sausage
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Trim and discard any damaged outer cabbage leaves. Slice the entire head into thin, ¼-inch strips by cutting through the core.
- Cut 1 pound of smoked sausage into neat ½-inch round slices.
- Dice 1 large yellow onion into small, uniform pieces. Finely mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at medium temperature (375°F). Sear sausage rounds until golden brown, rotating every 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer browned sausage to a clean plate. Keep the delicious brown bits in the pan.
- Pour remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet. Saute diced onions for 5-6 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic flavor.
- Introduce sliced cabbage to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to coat with oil and onions.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes over the cabbage. Mix completely.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar into the pan. Stir gently.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low (325°F). Simmer cabbage for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
- Remove lid and increase heat to medium (375°F). Cook for additional 8-10 minutes, letting cabbage develop golden edges.
- Return sausage to the skillet. Fold gently to distribute throughout the cabbage.
- Warm sausage for 3-4 minutes, ensuring everything is heated evenly.
- Taste and adjust salt as needed. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley across the top before serving.
Notes
- Slice cabbage uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Choose a smoked sausage with good flavor, as it will significantly impact the overall taste of the recipe.
- For a lighter version, swap pork sausage with turkey sausage or plant-based sausage alternative.
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end to brighten the flavors and cut through the richness of the sausage.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 37-52 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg