Cabbage and Sausage Skillet (Printable Version)

Quick one-pan of tender cabbage, smoky sausage, mustard and vinegar for a cozy weeknight dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 400 g (14 oz) smoked sausage (e.g., kielbasa or andouille), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium green cabbage (about 750 g / 1.5 lbs), cored and sliced
03 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced

→ Pantry & Condiments

06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
08 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
09 - 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add onion and carrot. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
04 - Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add the cabbage and caraway seeds (if using). Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is wilted and starting to brown.
06 - Return the sausage to the skillet. Stir in the whole grain mustard and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
07 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for another 5–7 minutes until the cabbage is tender and flavors meld.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
09 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The mustard and apple cider vinegar add a zippy pop that’s like a secret handshake between the cabbage and sausage.
  • This dish reliably turns whatever random weeknight into an occasion—plus, it hardly makes a mess.
02 -
  • If you crowd the pan with too much cabbage and never stir, it’ll steam into a soggy heap instead of getting golden spots—give it space and stir often.
  • Adding the mustard just before the final simmer preserves its punch—if you stir it in too early, it fades into the background.
03 -
  • If your skillet’s too small, split the cabbage step in two rather than forcing it—all your hard work deserves a perfect sear.
  • The difference between good and great: hold back some of the parsley and add it on the plate for freshness that leaps out.
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