This quick and easy Cabbage and Sausage recipe is made in less than twenty minutes in one skillet. It combines tender cabbage, onions, and browned Kielbasa sausage.
This tasty meal is loved by the whole family and has been enjoyed more times than I can count over the years. I love to serve this dish with chunks of crusty rye bread, roasted potatoes, or corn muffins. If you like this recipe, try kielbasa and sauerkraut or haluski.
How to make Cabbage and Sausage
It doesn’t get much easier than this. First, heat a little bit of olive oil and melt a little bit of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage on both sides and remove it to a plate. Cover it with aluminum foil to keep it warm.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add the onion, stir and cook until soft. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the garlic, followed by the cabbage on top. Cook for 2 minutes, then toss to combine.
Cover and cook until the cabbage wilts, tossing about every 3-4 minutes. Remove the lid and season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet. Drizzle with the vinegar, stirring to coat. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh thyme or parsley. For best results, serve promptly.
Recipe tips
- Although Polska Kielbasa is divine in this recipe, any cased sausage will work. For a change of taste, try andouille sausage or Italian sausage. There are lower-fat, healthier choices like chicken and beef available.
- Season with plenty of kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Red wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, or even rice vinegar can be substituted for apple cider vinegar.
- It does not take long to brown the sausage. Keep a close eye on it as it browns fairly quickly.
- Other seasonings to experiment with are seasoned salt, ground cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, caraway seeds, or celery seeds.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
Flavor Variations
- To reduce saturated fat, use chicken sausage. Omit the butter and cook the sausage, onion, and cabbage in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- For more color and nutrition, chop some red, orange, or yellow bell pepper and add them at the same time as the chopped onion.
- Substitute diced chicken, diced turkey, ground beef, or ground turkey for the Polska Kielbasa.
- For a bit of kick, add 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning and a pinch of cayenne.
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Cabbage and Sausage
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb Polska Kielbasa smoked sausage slice into ½ inch rounds
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium head cabbage cored and coarsely chopped
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper or more to taste
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Chopped fresh parsley or thyme optional
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the sausage on both sides and remove it to a plate. Cover it with aluminum foil to keep it warm.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the garlic, followed by the cabbage on top. Cook for 2 minutes, then toss to combine. Cover and cook until the cabbage wilts, tossing about every 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the lid and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet. Drizzle with the vinegar stirring to coat. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh thyme or parsley. For best results, serve promptly.
Notes
- Although Polska Kielbasa is absolutely divine in this recipe, any cased sausage will work. For a change of taste, try andouille sausage or Italian sausage. There are lower-fat, healthier choices like chicken and beef available.
- Season with plenty of kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Red wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, or even rice vinegar can be substituted for apple cider vinegar.
- It does not take long to brown the sausage. Keep a close eye on it as it browns fairly quickly.
- Other seasonings to experiment with are seasoned salt, ground cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, caraway seeds, or celery seeds.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
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Whitney
It’s amazing how simple a recipe this is and it’s so flavorful. We love kielbasa sausage with cabbage, it’s a staple in our home!
Melissa Cushing
This is a great dish and perfect for a busy weeknight and honestly… any excuse to cook up some cabbage is good by me! I love it!
Star Traci
This was very hearty, and I love one skillet dishes. It’s still quite cool cold here so I plan on making it again several times.
Luna S
This looks like an easy and delicious meal to make!
Celebrate Woman Today
I like cabbage recipes a lot. So much variety we can make with this veggie.
Everything Enchanting
This looks like a healthy meal ❤️. I love sausage and cabbage both, so I can’t wait to try this recipe 😍. Plus, it’s easy to make!
Paula Richie
It’s great that you can make a delicious and satisfying meal in such a short amount of time. The crusty rye bread or corn muffins sound like the perfect complement to the dish.
Yeah Lifestyle
I am a big fan of cabbage, so I decided to give this recipe a try. It was super easy and very tasty too with the sausages.
MELANIE E
I don’t eat cabbage often as I don’t know many recipes for it. This sounds great, the sausage must add so much flavour.
Tammy
Mmm this looks delicious and so easy too. It’s a perfect side dish to for St. Patrick’s Day coming up!
Jupiter Hadley
I often find cabbage to be a little boring, but this looks so vibrant and I am sure the sausage flavors the cabbage well. Thank you for sharing this – what a great way to get veggies into our diet.
Lisa
This is such a rustic dish! And I like that you can do everything in one pan. Very yum.
Karen
omg this looks so good!!! Cabbage and sausage combination looks amazing! I can’t wait to make your recipe, can’t wait…
Samantha Donnelly
I have cabbage in, usually use it up as a veg or in bubble and squeak. Not tried this before. Would it work with any sausages though as not keen on smoked
Beth Pierce
Yes it would work sausage as long as you cook them through.
Shelly Hudson
Cabbage and Polska Kielbaska with fried potatoes on the side is a favorite family meal. We add a heaping tablespoon of whole grain mustard with the vinegar and toss some caraway seeds in while the cabbage cooks. It does not taste like a quick or inexpensive meal but more like a warm welcoming hug.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Shelly! You summed it up perfectly.
Catalina
This cabbage and sausage looks so inviting! I am making it tonight!