Fried Cabbage and Sausage

This quick and easy Fried Cabbage and Sausage recipe makes a hearty homestyle dish that everyone will love!

Slices of smoked sausage are sautéed with chopped cabbage, onion and garlic and then simmered in a seasoned broth. It’s a delicious, yet economical southern style one-skillet classic that goes from the stovetop to the table in just minutes!

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Cabbage and sausage is a hearty, healthy, and mouth-watering dish that brings everyone to the table! Low-carb followers love this recipe, too!
Budget-friendly for larger families, fried cabbage and sausage gives more ‘bang for your buck’ in one convenient recipe.
Make this crowd-pleasing dish and keep it warm in the crockpot so everyone can help themselves!

Ingredients and Variations

SAUSAGE: Polish sausage has a strong, smoky flavor that’s accented by hints of garlic and cloves. Choose other bold-flavored sausage varieties like Italian sausage or even Andouille.

CABBAGE: Cabbage stays firm and crispy in this recipe. Cook it with purple cabbage for more color.

ADD-INS: Bulk it up by adding mushrooms, sliced zucchini, or a bag of frozen diced potatoes, no thawing necessary!

How To Make Cabbage and Sausage

Have this meal ready to go in no time!

Brown sliced sausages in a large saucepan.
Saute onion, then stir in cabbage, garlic, broth and cook.
Add sausage back to the pan to heat.
Season as desired.

What To Serve with Sausage and Cabbage?

Simple recipes call for simple sides like a loaf of crusty bread or dinner rolls! Choose a simple, yet delish tomato salad or a spinach and strawberry salad.

Tips For Success!

When preparing the cabbage, remove the outer leaves. Cut the cabbage into four or eight pieces then remove the hard inner core. Chop or cut into smaller pieces with a sharp knife.

Keep the casings on the sausage slices to ensure the meat stays juicy.

Store leftover fried cabbage and sausage in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to 4 weeks. Reheat leftovers on the stovetop or covered with foil in the oven. Or use leftovers to make a casserole with eggs and potatoes, or in a soup with a can of cream of celery or cream of chicken.

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Fried Cabbage and Sausage

This easy cabbage and sausage skillet recipe is both healthy and bursting with delicious flavor!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Servings servings

Author The Shortcut Kitchen

Ingredients

2 Tablespoon salted butter divided
12 ounces smoked sausage sliced
½ cup onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
½ head cabbage chopped, approx. 6-7 cups
½ cup chicken broth not low sodium
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook sausages in 1 Tablespoon butter over medium heat in a large saucepan until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
Add 1 Tablespoon butter, add onion and cook over medium heat until tender.
Stir in cabbage, garlic, and broth. Cook uncovered until cabbage is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Add the sausage back to the pan and cook 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Season as desired.

Notes

How To Prep Cabbage:
1. Remove outer leaves.
2. Cut cabbage into four or eight pieces then remove the hard inner core.
3. Chop or cut into smaller pieces with a sharp knife.
Slice sausage with the casings on to ensure the meat stays juicy and intact.
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 4 days and freeze portions in zippered bags for up to 4 weeks.
Reheat on the stovetop, covered with foil in the oven, or quickly in the microwave.
Add leftovers to other recipes if possible.