Here’s a classic skillet-style recipe you can whip up in about 30 minutes:
🥘 Cabbage and Sausage Skillet
🕒 Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20–25 min
🍽️ Serves: 4–6
🧂 Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 lb (450g) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into coins
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1 medium onion, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 medium head of green cabbage, chopped (about 6–8 cups)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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½ tsp paprika (optional)
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
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¼ cup chicken broth or water (optional, helps soften cabbage)
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1 tsp apple cider vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice (optional, brightens the dish)
👨🍳 Instructions
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Sauté sausage
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned (4–5 minutes). Remove sausage and set aside. -
Cook onions and garlic
In the same pan, add sliced onion. Sauté 3–4 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds more. -
Add cabbage
Stir in chopped cabbage. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes if using. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. -
Steam & soften
Add broth or water if using. Cover and cook another 5–10 minutes, until cabbage is tender but not mushy. -
Finish
Return sausage to the pan and stir everything together. Cook for 2–3 minutes to heat through. Add vinegar or lemon juice to brighten the flavor. -
Serve warm
Delicious as is, or serve with:-
Mashed potatoes
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Rice
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Egg noodles
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Crusty bread
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🔁 Variations
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Use red cabbage for a different color and slightly sweeter flavor
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Add diced potatoes for a one-pan meal
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Swap sausage for ground pork, bacon, or vegan sausage
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Stir in a little mustard, sauerkraut, or caraway seeds for extra flavor
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