fried cabbage with sausage

Here’s a simple, classic Fried Cabbage with Sausage recipe — hearty, flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes. 🥬🌭

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🧂 Ingredients

• 1 medium head cabbage, chopped

• 1 lb smoked sausage (like kielbasa or andouille), sliced into rounds

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp butter or oil (olive or vegetable)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for flavor)

• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

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🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the sausage

   • In a large skillet or cast-iron pan, heat 1 tbsp of butter/oil over medium heat.

   • Add sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides (about 5–7 minutes).

   • Remove sausage and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.

2. Sauté the vegetables

   • Add the remaining butter/oil to the pan.

   • Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.

   • Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add cabbage

   • Add the chopped cabbage to the pan (it will look like a lot, but it cooks down).

   • Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes if using.

   • Stir well, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and slightly caramelized.

4. Combine and serve

   • Return the cooked sausage to the pan, stir to combine, and cook another 2–3 minutes to heat through.

   • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve with cornbread or over rice for a filling meal.

• Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or a bit of hot sauce for a tangy kick.

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Would you like me to make it keto-friendly, spicy Cajun-style, or Southern-style with bacon?