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

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.

Questions

How long does Smothered Cabbage keep?

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

Can I halve or double Smothered Cabbage?

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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