Description
Hearty pioneer woman cabbage and sausage casserole blends rustic German flavors with midwestern comfort. Savory smoked sausage and tender cabbage create a satisfying meal you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) smoked sausage (kielbasa), sliced into ½-inch coins
- 8 cups green cabbage, chopped
- ½ yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ tsp ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Grainy mustard (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Sizzle Sausage: Heat a large skillet on medium-high, melt olive oil and butter. Brown sausage slices until golden, about 5 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Caramelize Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent and soft. Add cabbage, garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper, cooking until cabbage wilts and shrinks.
- Merge and Meld: Return sausage to the skillet, gently combining with vegetables. Pour chicken stock over the mixture, creating a succulent base.
- Simmer and Infuse: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and let ingredients simmer for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and develop depth.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley across the dish, taste and adjust seasoning. Optional: accompany with German mustard or sour cream. Serve piping hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Sear for Maximum Flavor: Brown sausage thoroughly to develop deep, rich caramelized notes that enhance the overall taste profile of the dish.
- Control Cabbage Texture: Watch carefully while sautéing to prevent overcooking, maintaining a slight crunch and vibrant color for optimal results.
- Simmer Slowly: Keep heat low during the covered cooking phase to allow ingredients to marry together and develop complex, harmonious flavors.
- Customize Your Garnish: Fresh parsley adds brightness, while optional condiments like German mustard or sour cream can elevate the final presentation and taste experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg