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Savory Sausage & Cabbage Skillet

This hearty, budget-friendly skillet meal brings together savory sausage and tender cabbage for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Savory Sausage & Cabbage Skillet

Looking for a simple, hearty meal that's big on flavor and light on effort? This Savory Sausage & Cabbage Skillet is your answer! It's a rustic, comforting dish that uses just a few ingredients to create a truly delicious weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb smoked sausage (kielbasa or similar), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 4 cups green cabbage, cored and roughly chopped (about 1/2 a medium head)
  • 1 medium apple, cored and chopped (optional, for sweetness)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional, but recommended!)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the skillet.

  2. Step 2

    Add sliced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. If using, add chopped apple and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add chopped cabbage to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until it starts to wilt, about 5-7 minutes. It will seem like a lot of cabbage at first, but it will cook down.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in chicken broth and apple cider vinegar. Stir in caraway seeds (if using). Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until cabbage is tender-crisp.

  5. Step 5

    Return cooked sausage to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot as is, or alongside a dollop of mustard or a side of crusty bread.

Tips

  • Don't skip the apple cider vinegar; it brightens the flavors and balances the richness of the sausage and cabbage.
  • If you don't have smoked sausage, Italian sausage (sweet or hot) can also work well, just be sure to cook it through.
  • For a vegetarian version, swap the sausage for cannellini beans and a smoked paprika for flavor.

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