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Cajun Sausage and Cabbage
A Cajun sausage and cabbage skillet with smoky sausage and tender, lightly charred cabbage.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
15
min
Active Time
30
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Cooking the cabbage in the sausage drippings gives it deep, smoky flavor. High heat and a little patience let the edges char and sweeten.
Quick Fixes
Cabbage steaming, not browning: cook it in a hot pan and don't stir too often.
Want more heat: add cayenne or red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Protein
Sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
Vegetables
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
Seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Topping
How to Make It
1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown the sausage, then transfer to a plate.
2
Add the onion to the skillet and cook 3 minutes.
3
Add the cabbage and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
4
Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika and cook 1 minute.
5
Return the sausage, add the broth, and cook 2 minutes until heated through.
6
Top with green onions and serve.
Store
Store up to 3 days.
Reheat
Reheat on the stovetop until warm.
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Avo's Tip
Let the cabbage sit undisturbed for a minute at a time so the edges char and sweeten.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• Is this a main or a side?
Either — it's hearty enough for a main, or serve smaller portions as a side.
• What sausage works best?
Andouille for heat or smoked sausage for a milder, family-friendly version.
• Can I add potatoes?
Yes. Add diced cooked potatoes with the cabbage for a heartier skillet.
Cajun Sausage and Cabbage
Ingredients
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1 lb andouille or smoked sausage, sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small head green cabbage, chopped
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1 yellow onion, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown the sausage, then transfer to a plate.
2
Add the onion to the skillet and cook 3 minutes.
3
Add the cabbage and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
4
Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika and cook 1 minute.
5
Return the sausage, add the broth, and cook 2 minutes until heated through.
6
Top with green onions and serve.
15
min
active
30
min
total
4
servings
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