Smothered Cabbage

Name: Smothered Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 2 tbsp garlic, minced; 1 head green cabbage, shredded; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1/2 cup chicken broth

Tender cabbage braised low and slow with savory andouille sausage, aromatic vegetables, and Creole spices.

55 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

CajunSideStovetopLow CarbHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 head green cabbage, shredded
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1

Cook 12 oz sliced andouille sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat until browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F, about 6 minutes.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, and 2 tbsp minced garlic to the rendered fat in the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3

Stir in 1 head shredded green cabbage, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, and 1/2 cup chicken broth.
4

Cover the pot with a lid and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes until cabbage is soft and tender.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Smothered Cabbage reach?

For Smothered Cabbage, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for andouille in Smothered Cabbage?

The entry for Smothered Cabbage calls for 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced. In its place: Any smoked sausage such as kielbasa, plus a pinch each of cayenne and smoked paprika.

Is Smothered Cabbage low-carb?

A serving of Smothered Cabbage carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 5 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

How many calories are in Smothered Cabbage?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 260 calories, with 14 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Smothered Cabbage?

Refrigerate what is left of Smothered Cabbage within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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