This Braised Cabbage with Potatoes and Smoked Sausages is the kind of down home dish that's tummy filling and simple to prepare. Sweet green cabbage is braised in bacon drippings then cooked with slices of smoked sausage and tender Yukon Gold potatoes. This braised cabbage is just the kind of skillet meal you make not because it's fancy, but because it's just good eating.
Braised Cabbage with Potatoes and Smoked Sausages
This braised cabbage skillet is the kind of dish that my Mom and Gramma's would make. They would certainly have started with homegrown cabbage braised with their favorite seasoning of choice, smoked bacon. It makes a great main dish accompaniment to a pan of buttered cornbread or a bowl of pinto beans, or both. It's filled with the comforting downhome flavors that we've all come to love.
Braised Cabbage with Potatoes is a Budget Friendly Main Dish
Cabbage is often overlooked when it comes to a great option for a main course meal. It' inexpensive and filling, a terrific combination. When serving this braised cabbage, the amount of servings can vary depending on the appetites of those you're serving. As a rule of thumb, as a side dish you may yield 6 servings and as a main dish 3-4. It proves that food doesn't have to be fancy or expensive to be good and family pleasing. I would put this dish in the category of honest eats, that satisfy the soul. Another classic cabbage dish you may like is this Cabbage Roll Casserole from Comfortable Food.
More Cabbage Recipes to Add to the Menu
We're big fans of cabbage at our house and I make it often for our meals.
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Braised Cabbage With Potatoes And Smoked Sausages
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 623kcal
Ingredients
- 3 slices thick cut bacon cut into 1" pieces
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz fully cooked smoked turkey or kielbasa sausage sliced
- 1 cup green onions thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt [more or less to your taste]
- ¼ teaspoon fennel seed
- 2 cups 1" cubed Yukon gold/red potatoes
- 1 3 lb head cabbage cut into 1" pieces
- ⅔ cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon until crisp, then remove from the pan using a slotted spoon. Reserve 4 tablespoon drippings in pan.
- Add oil and sliced smoked sausages to the pan drippings. Cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until the sausage slices are beginning to brown.
- Add chopped green onions, minced garlic, pepper flakes, seasoned salt and fennel seed. Cook for around 1-2 minutes just until fragrant.
- Top with potatoes and cabbage. Pour chicken stock and cider vinegar over cabbage. Season with black pepper to your taste.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender and the cabbage is cooked through, stir occasionally.
- Uncover, and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook uncovered until the pan juices have evaporated and the cabbage is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Stir well, taste and adjust salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Serve with a sprinkle of parsley or cilantro and top with crumbled bacon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1591mg | Potassium: 854mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg
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Gigi
Excellent! Wasn’t expecting to taste it sooo damn good!
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Jill
I never leave reviews. Just made this for lunch. It’s so good. I went back for seconds!
Melissa
Hi Jill, I'm so happy you loved this, thank you!
Angela
I was SURE the potatoes would become mush but I was surprised at how well they were perfectly cooked! I'd definitely make this again but I think I'll omit the bacon. Sometimes I don't like the smoky taste being in the entire dish.
AR
Just completed the recipe. My husband likes it. I tasted a small amount after cooking and it tastes good. I will eat tomorrow for lunch as I drink a meal replacement shake for my dinner everyday. Thanks for the yummy recipe.😊
Heidi
Do you need to cook the potatoes at all before?
Melissa
No, the potatoes have ample time to cook with the cabbage.
Mark
Grew up eating this dish. A great way to introduce the kids to cabbage in a easy one pot dish.
Gary L Ward
Can this be put together and finished in the oven?
Melissa
Great question, I haven't tested it but, you can braise cabbage in the oven. If you give it a whirl, let us know how it goes.
Martha
This is so tasty. I can make enough for 1 or a bunch, I sometimes add fresh mushrooms.
Shay
My family loooved it. Thank you
Melissa
Oh great, thanks so much!
Pam
I made the braised cabbage with potatoes and smoked sausage this week. It was delicious! Thank you Melissa.
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Adrienn
Hi Melissa,
Thank you for sharing this recipe! Do you think it could be made in the Instant Pot? If yes, what would be your recommendations for it? I usually have to prepare meals the night before so every minute matters 🙂
Thank you!!
Melissa
Hi Adrienn, I haven't tested it but, I'm sure you could. If you try it let us know how it goes.
Adrienn
Sure, I will! 🙂
For how long would you cook it in the Instant Pot? I’m a bit confused with the cooking times (still a bit new to this 😊).
Thanks for your help!
Melissa
I haven't tested it, sorry, so I can't say with certainty.
Terry
This dish is awesome! Lots of flavors…. The fennel seed is a must have. I crushed mine. I used one cup chopped yellow onion then topped with lots of sliced green onion.
Jean Chapman
I pinned this recipe a long time ago and forget it. I found it yesterday and made it today It is wonderful! I added some bell pepper and I used yellow onion instead of green. I added a little bit of butter at the end. The only thing I thought about was adding some parm cheese. Maybe next time! I will be making it often. Thank you so much for posting it.
Melissa
I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much!
gwen
do you think i could make this with peeled russet potatoes? i don't have yukon gold or red.
Melissa
Sure, no problem at all!
jenn h
making this tonight - any recommendations for freezing?
Melissa
I haven't frozen particular skillet meal but, you likely could. Cool completely before packaging.
Marisol Riddell
Made this because it's a perfect "stuck inside during a pandemic" meal. No green onions, and no apple cider vinegar. I'm not going on a 2 hour grocery run for that so I used regular onion and white wine vinegar instead. I bet it would be even better if I made it as written, but it was amazing as modified too. Thanks for the awesome recipe!!
Melissa
Cooking is all about improvising from time to time, and even more so now. Great job, thank you!
Rachel
This is SO SO good!! Will definitely be repeating this meal. I highly recommend!!
Melissa
Thanks so much!
S
Made this tonight. Was very good. I will make again. I think next time I may add some shrimp or chicken. Thank you for the recipe.
Melissa
So happy you enjoyed, thanks!
Carol
At first wasn’t sure what this recipe Braised Cabbage w/potatoes and Sausage would be like. It looked so good that I had to try it. Well....it is simply delicious. I would highly recommend it to my family and friends. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.
Melissa
I'm so happy you enjoyed it, thank you!
Christine
Not sure if I missed it somewhere, but how many servings are in this recipe?
Melissa
When serving this braised cabbage, the amount of servings can vary depending on the appetites of those you're serving. As a rule of thumb, as a side dish you may yield 6 servings and as a main dish 3-4.
Shawn
Made this
Karenlee
WOW. This recipe was amazing. I followed it exactly (a first for me) and it turned out so good. My entire family loved it and went back for seconds. I plan to make this again. Thank you for sharing.
Melissa
That makes me happy, thank so much for taking the time to let me know.
Cassy
I’ve made a variation of this for many years but I’m going to use your recipe next time. This just speaks to my Irish roots which makes me a happy girl. Thank you for sharing 🍀
Melissa
We love it, hope you do, too!