Best 7 Southern Fried Cabbage With Smoked Sausage Recipes

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**Southern Fried Cabbage with Smoked Sausage: A Medley of Rustic Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Southern cooking with this tantalizing recipe for Southern Fried Cabbage with Smoked Sausage. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, merging the rich smokiness of sausage with the sweet and savory notes of cabbage, onions, and bell peppers. Savor the tender crunch of the cabbage, perfectly contrasted by the crispy edges, all enveloped in a savory sauce that will leave you craving more. Our detailed recipe guide will walk you through every step, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for a hearty family dinner or a comforting weekend brunch. Additionally, we've included a collection of variations to cater to different tastes and preferences, such as adding bacon for an extra smoky kick or experimenting with different types of sausage for a unique flavor twist. Get ready to indulge in the rustic charm and comforting flavors of Southern Fried Cabbage with Smoked Sausage.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHERN FRIED CABBAGE AND SAUSAGE



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What is more comforting than the Southern classic that is cabbage and sausage, nothing at all! This extra filling and hearty dish is so wildly easy to make yet so flavorful and perfect for meal prepping. You can serve this one as a side dish or as a main entree, a simple meal to have in your cozy rotation!

Provided by Quin Liburd

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, sub for bacon grease or duck fat
12 ounces pre-cooked andouille or kielbasa sausage links, sliced into rounds
1 cup chopped yellow onion
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 medium-sized head of green cabbage (about 2 lbs), roughly chopped into pieces
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, sub for red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning- I use Tony Chachere's or Slap Ya Mama
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
freshly chopped parsley, for garnish- optional

Steps:

  • In a large deep skillet or dutch oven, heat the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is sizzling, add the sausage rounds into the pan in an even single layer. Cook until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side. Then use a utensil to transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the chopped onion into the pan and sauté together until the onion becomes translucent and tender, about 2-3 minutes. Then add in the garlic and stir together along with the onion until the garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add in the brown sugar and stir together with the onion/garlic until the sugar begins to dissolve.
  • Toss in the chopped cabbage- note: depending on the size of your pan, you may need to add in about half of the cabbage first. Then pour in the vinegar and carefully stir together. Cover the pan with a lid to allow the cabbage to steam through until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Then add in any remaining cabbage, if needed, and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the cooked sausage rounds back into the pan and seasoning the dish with the cajun seasoning, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir everything together to fully combine. Allow the dish to continue cooking together for another 3-5 minutes and then remove from heat.
  • Taste the cabbage and sausage and adjust seasoning by adding more cajun seasoning, if desired. Serve immediately and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if you'd like. Enjoy!

FRIED CABBAGE WITH SAUSAGE



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This is a simple recipe but super delicious. It's great comfort food.

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick butter or margarine
1 small head of cabbage (chopped)
1 small green pepper (chopped or cut into strips)
1 small onion (chopped)
1 pound polish sausage (sliced into round pieces (can use smoked sausage)I use Hillshire Farm.)
1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
few drops of hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet. Add cabbage, onion, and green pepper and cook on medium high for about 5 minutes stirring to keep from sticking to pan. Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes.

SOUTHERN FRIED CABBAGE WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



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A whole head of cabbage is cooked with brown sugar, Creole seasoning, and cider vinegar in the same pot as the kielbasa until it strikes the perfect balance between crisp and tender.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces smoked sausage links, such as kielbasa or andouille
1 yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon packed light-brown sugar
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, such as Tony Chachere's
1 head green cabbage (3 pounds), cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (12 cups)
3 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Whole-grain mustard, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter and oil in a large pot or 1 1/2-quart braiser over medium heat. Add sausages and cook, flipping once, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to pot, along with onion, brown sugar, and Creole seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in half of cabbage and vinegar; season with salt. As mixture begins to reduce in volume, add remaining cabbage; season with salt. Cover and cook, stirring a few times, until cabbage is softened and wilted but still has a slight crunch, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Nestle sausages into cabbage and cook just until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Cut sausages into 1/2-inch-thick pieces; serve with cabbage and mustard, if desired.

SOUTHERN FRIED CABBAGE WITH SAUSAGE



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This is a family favorite cabbage recipe. The cabbage is cooked down with tomatoes, seasonings and smoked sausage for a hearty and delicious meal-in-itself. Serve with cornbread.

Provided by MSippigirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons bacon fat
1 small green cabbage, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2-3/4 lb smoked sausage, sliced (I like Conecuh, Original)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (I like Hunt's Petite Diced)
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon Tony Chachere's Seasoning, to taste (optional)
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Chop/slice the sausage, cabbage, and onion.
  • In a large non-stick skillet, pre-cook the sliced sausage about 3 minutes to render some of the fat out. Remove sausage from skillet and drain on paper towels if needed. Set aside. Wipe the skillet clean.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add cabbage and onion and cook and stir on medium-high for about 5 minutes, until cabbage starts to wilt.
  • Add remaining ingredients, and the sausage.
  • Cover the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Uncover, and finish cooking until cabbage is desired tenderness and most of liquid has been reduced.

FRIED CABBAGE AND KIELBASA



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This recipe works well for many occasions. This is also the type of recipe that you can add to or build on to make your own. If you aren't too crazy about the taste of cabbage, keep in mind that the onion, bacon drippings, and kielbasa seems to tone down that cabbage-y taste a bit, and you can also add other things or spices to tone it down.

Provided by aliciaacu

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 slices bacon
1 head cabbage, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 oz) ring kielbasa sausage, sliced thin

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble. Reserve drippings in skillet.
  • Cook and stir cabbage and onion in bacon drippings over medium-high heat until cabbage begins to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir bacon, salt, and pepper into cabbage mixture; cook until cabbage is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes more. Stir kielbasa into cabbage mixture, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer until cabbage is lightly golden and tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1118.6 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

SOUTHERN FRIED CABBAGE



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This dish was always a favorite at Mammaw's house. Cabbage is fried with onion and bacon in this simple quick side dish. Terrific with cornbread.

Provided by JNADX3

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices bacon, cut into thirds
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 head cabbage, cored and sliced
1 white onion, chopped
1 pinch white sugar

Steps:

  • Place the bacon and vegetable oil into a large pot over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until bacon is crisp. Add cabbage, onion, and sugar to the pot; cook and stir continuously for 5 minutes, until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 527.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

FRIED CABBAGE WITH SAUSAGE



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This fried cabbage recipe comes together quickly and makes a great lunch! Be sure to brown the sausage nicely for extra flavor. The lowest carb smoked sausage I've found is Hillshire Farms Naturals, but any variety you love will work. Macros are calculated based on 1 carb per 2 ounces of smoked sausage. The orginal recipe for this can be found on That Low Carb Life blog: https://thatlowcarblife.com/fried-cabbage-with-sausage/

Provided by Joe Turner

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 5 , 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces smoked sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 yellow onion
2 garlic cloves
1 medium head cabbage
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Slice the smoked sausage into thin rounds.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a dutch oven or large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until sausage is browned on both sides, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook 3 more minutes to soften onions.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet along with the cabbage and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the cabbage, stirring constantly, until it becomes tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 44, Sodium 1095.7, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 7, Protein 11.2

Tips for Making Southern Fried Cabbage with Smoked Sausage:

- Choose fresh, firm cabbage heads with tightly packed leaves for the best flavor and texture. - Rinse the cabbage thoroughly under cold water before slicing it to remove any dirt or debris. - Cut the cabbage into thin strips or small pieces for even cooking. - Use high-quality smoked sausage for the best flavor. Andouille, kielbasa, or country sausage are all good choices. - Slice the smoked sausage into rounds or half-moons for even cooking. - Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to cook the cabbage and sausage. This will allow you to cook them evenly and prevent overcrowding. - Season the cabbage and sausage generously with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. - Cook the cabbage and sausage over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the sausage is browned. - Serve the Southern fried cabbage with smoked sausage immediately with your favorite sides, such as cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Southern fried cabbage with smoked sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a weeknight meal or potluck. The combination of tender cabbage, flavorful sausage, and aromatic spices creates a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can enjoy this classic Southern dish in no time. So, next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give Southern fried cabbage with smoked sausage a try!

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