Easy Fried Cabbage and Sausage One Pot Recipe

Name: Fried Cabbage With Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pound Italian sausage (sliced half inch wide); 2 large onions (diced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 large head cabbage (cored and sliced (about a 4 pound cabbage)); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/8 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon basil

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Looking for a simple but hearty meal? You’ll love this fried cabbage with sausage, it’s such an easy dinner recipe. It uses just a few simple ingredients, but it’s big on flavor. The sausage adds richness, the onions cook down until sweet, and the cabbage softens just enough to soak up all the flavor.

A large red Dutch oven of homemade fried cabbage with sausage and onions.

It’s a great one-pot dish for busy nights, especially when you want something filling without much prep. Everything cooks in one Dutch oven, making it easy to make and clean up. Perfect idea for your St. Patrick’s Day dinner, or a simple weeknight meal.

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Recipe Name: Fried Cabbage With Sausage
Cook Time: About 40 minutes
Servings: 10-12
Main Ingredients: Italian sausage, cabbage, onions, garlic, dried herbs
Dietary Info: One pot, gluten-free, family-friendly, budget-friendly
Difficulty Level: Easy

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Simple Ingredients: Everything in this recipe is easy to find and budget-friendly, making it great for weeknight cooking.
One-pot Meal: It all cooks in one Dutch oven, keeping prep and cleanup to a minimum.
Family Friendly: Using mild Italian sausage keeps the flavors Savory without being spicy, making it kid-approved.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound Italian sausage, sliced
2 large onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large head of cabbage, cored and sliced (about a 4-pound cabbage)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon of oregano
1 teaspoon of basil

How To Make Fried Cabbage With Sausage

Sliced sausage and vegetable oil in a Dutch oven.

Fried sausage is cooked until browned in a large pot.

Place the vegetable oil into the Dutch oven, add the sliced sausage, and cook over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Sliced onions were added to the cooked sausage.

Caramelized onions, garlic, and sausage cooked and mixed together.

Add the onion and cook, stirring until the onion caramelizes.

Next, add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

Thickly sliced cabbage is added to the cooked sausage and onion mixture.

Then stir in the cabbage and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring often.

Salt, pepper, and spices were added to the half-cooked cabbage.

The spices were mixed into the cabbage mixture.

Add the salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika, stir, and reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

A large Dutch oven of fried cabbage with sausage and onions.

Recipe Notes & Tips

Slice the cabbage a little thicker: Cutting the cabbage into wider slices helps it to hold its texture as it cooks instead of turning mushy.
Use a large Dutch oven: Cabbage takes up a lot of space at first, but it cooks down quickly. A larger pot makes stirring and cooking the cabbage much easier.
Brown the sausage well: Let the sausage cook until it’s nicely browned before adding the onions. This adds more flavor to the whole dish.
Stir occasionally, not constantly: Letting the cabbage sit for a bit helps it soften and develop a wonderful flavor instead of steaming.

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FAQ’s

Italian sausage works really well because it adds a lot of flavor without needing much extra seasoning. You can use mild or hot depending on your family’s tastes.

It’s important not to overcook the cabbage. To help with this, cut the cabbage into wider strips instead of shredding it. Then cook it until it just softens to your liking.

Yes, fried cabbage reheats really well and makes great leftovers. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to use, reheat it slowly on the stovetop or microwave until warmed through.

Fried Cabbage With Sausage

Fried cabbage with sausage is a simple, hearty side dish made in one pot with sliced sausage, onions, garlic, and tender cabbage. It’s an easy, family friendly dinner that’s full of flavor and perfect for a quick homemade meal any night of the week.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Serving Size to 12 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound Italian sausage sliced half inch wide
2 large onions diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 large head cabbage cored and sliced (about a 4 pound cabbage)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil

Instructions

Place the vegetable oil into the Dutch oven, add the sausage, and cook over medium-high heat until cooked through.
Add the onion and cook, stirring until the onion caramelizes.
Next, add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Then stir in the cabbage and cook for another 10 minutes stiring often.
Add the salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika, stir, and reduce the heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.

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Fried Cabbage With Sausage

A Quick Look At The Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Ingredients

How To Make Fried Cabbage With Sausage

Recipe Notes & Tips

Serve With

FAQ’s