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Weeknight • Pork

Simple Sausage and Cabbage Skillet

A hearty, one-pan skillet meal combining savory sausage and tender-crisp cabbage for a comforting dinner.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Simple Sausage and Cabbage Skillet

When you need a seriously satisfying dinner without a lot of fuss, this Simple Sausage and Cabbage Skillet delivers! It's packed with flavor, requires minimal cleanup, and uses humble ingredients to create something truly delicious. Perfect for those busy weeknights!

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, chopped
  • 4 cups green cabbage, cored and roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

    Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add chopped cabbage and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage starts to soften and turn vibrant green, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute more. Pour in chicken broth (or water) and bring to a simmer. Cover the skillet and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender-crisp.

  4. Step 4

    Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Stir everything together. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  5. Step 5

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Great on its own or with a side of crusty bread.

Tips

  • If you prefer your cabbage softer, cook it for a few extra minutes with the lid on.
  • For a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and paprika.

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