Southern Fried Cabbage with Sausage
This Southern fried cabbage with sausage is so quick and easy - you won't believe it! The sausage is a fabulous addition that adds great flavor and spice!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485kcal
- 2 pounds cabbage , sliced or chopped
- 13.5 ounces Polish sausage or andouille or kielbasa, cut in ½-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoon butter or bacon fat
- 1 large red onion , peeled and chopped or cut in strips
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt , more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper , more to taste
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, if more spice wanted)
Preheat Dutch oven or heavy large pan to low-medium heat (about 3-4).
Add butter (or bacon fat) to pan until melted, then add sausage. Stir and cook uncovered about 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add onion to pan and stir. Cook uncovered for about 2 minutes.
Add cabbage, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper (and cayenne pepper if wanting more spice). Stir and cover. Cook 5 minutes on medium heat. Remove from heat, stir, and serve right away.
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1262mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 846IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3mg