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Cabbage and Sausage Skillet

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 ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-Free

Ingredients

  • 14 oz kielbasa (or smoked sausage), sliced into rounds
  • 1 head green cabbage, cored, shredded
  • 1 onion yellow onion, sliced thin
  • 4 cloves 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. 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. 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 cloves minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp caraway seeds and cook 1 minute more.

  3. 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. 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. 5

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

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