Cabbage and Sausage Skillet

Name: Cabbage and Sausage Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 14 oz kielbasa (or smoked sausage), sliced into rounds; 1 head green cabbage, cored, shredded; 1 onion yellow onion, sliced thin; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp caraway seeds; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

A hearty one-pan German-style skillet of smoky kielbasa sausage and tender caramelized cabbage seasoned with caraway and whole-grain mustard. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

30 minEasyServes 4360 cal/serving

GermanDinnerStovetopKetoLow CarbHigh ProteinHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

Ingredients

14 oz kielbasa (or smoked sausage), sliced into rounds
1 head green cabbage, cored, shredded
1 onion yellow onion, sliced thin
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz sliced into rounds kielbasa (or smoked sausage) and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2

Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 onion sliced thin yellow onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp caraway seeds and cook 1 minute more.
3

Add 1 head cored, shredded green cabbage to the skillet in batches, stirring to wilt between additions. Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard. Return the sausage to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
5

Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and serve from the pan.

Questions

How long does Cabbage and Sausage Skillet keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cabbage and Sausage Skillet?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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