Description
Polish-inspired cabbage and sausage skillet promises hearty comfort with minimal effort. Savory sausage mingles with tender cabbage, creating a rustic meal perfect for hungry families seeking satisfying simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, sliced into coins, ½ inch thick
Main Vegetables:
- 8 cups chopped green cabbage (about half of 1 medium cabbage)
- ½ yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
Fats and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
Serving Options (Optional):
- Grainy mustard
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by placing a spacious skillet with a secure lid on medium-high heat. Melt together olive oil and butter until they combine smoothly.
- Sear the sausage slices, rotating periodically to achieve a rich golden-brown coloration on both surfaces, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer the browned sausage to a separate plate using a perforated utensil, preserving the flavorful cooking liquid.
- Introduce sliced onions into the remaining fat, allowing them to soften and become translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate finely chopped cabbage, minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté until the cabbage wilts and reduces in volume, roughly 8 minutes.
- Reintroduce the sautéed sausage into the skillet, gently folding the ingredients to ensure even distribution. Pour 1 cup (240 milliliters) of chicken stock over the mixture.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet completely, and allow the ingredients to simmer undisturbed for 20 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and develop.
- Conclude the preparation by sprinkling fresh chopped parsley throughout the dish. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper as needed. Optional accompaniments include grainy German mustard or a dollop of tangy sour cream. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Select smoked sausage like kielbasa or andouille for intense, robust flavor profiles that elevate the entire dish.
- Combine olive oil and butter to create a golden, rich foundation that deeply enhances ingredient interactions.
- Brown sausage first to develop complex caramelized notes and unlock deep, layered taste sensations before vegetable cooking.
- Cut cabbage into consistent, uniform pieces ensuring even cooking and maintaining balanced texture throughout the skillet.
- Incorporate chicken stock strategically to boost moisture, tenderize ingredients, and naturally develop a silky pan sauce.
- Transform leftovers into an even more delicious meal since flavor complexity intensifies overnight, making this a smart meal-prep option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg