Cabbage and Sausage Skillet (Printable)

Tender cabbage and smoky sausage tossed with whole grain mustard and apple cider vinegar for a comforting one-pan meal.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 -
  • It’s a secret weapon for eating your veggies without realizing you’re doing something healthy.
  • The single-pan approach means midweek dinner feels like a treat with barely any cleanup.
02 -
  • Neglecting to slice the cabbage thinly will leave you with tough, uneven pieces that never fully soften.
  • I learned that adding the mustard and vinegar too early muddles the flavors—wait until the end for that fresh zing.
03 -
  • Sauté a bit longer to get the cabbage caramelized for deeper flavor.
  • Deglaze with a splash of water or broth if anything sticks—those roasted bits are liquid gold.
Return