Southern Fried Cabbage and Sausage.’

Southern Fried Cabbage and Sausage is a classic dish. An easy one-pot meal that requires only a few simple ingredients and comes together in just 30 minutes.

A wooden spoon scooping up a serving of fried cabbage and sausage.

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Pan-fried cabbage and sausage complement each other so well. The cabbage soaks in all the flavors of the sausage and spices creating a meal everyone will love. Served with a side of my Skillet Honey Cornbread for a southern comfort food family favorite like this Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet.

Why this recipe works

Fried cabbage and sausage skillet is a hearty dish the whole family will love. Clean-up is a breeze with this one-pan meal like this One Pan Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables, making it the perfect busy weeknight dinner the entire family will love! Serve as it is or on top of white rice, Mashed Potatoes, or egg noodles. Give these Kielbasa Bites a try I think you’ll like them!

Ingredients needed

Notes

Cabbage: Fresh chopped green cabbage or Savoy cabbage works best.
Sausage: Andouille sausage or kielbasa sausage, any fully cooked smoked sausage works great.
Bacon: I like to use good quality smoky bacon.
Peppers: Both red and green bell peppers are delicious.
Onion: I prefer to use a white or yellow onion.
Garlic: Fresh minced garlic always has the best flavor.
Paprika: Smoked paprika is recommended for a nice smoky flavor.
Cajun seasoning: Any brand is fine.
Red pepper flakes: Optional but adds a nice touch of heat.

How to make this Southern Fried Cabbage Recipe

Chopped bacon cooked in a cast iron skillet then removed and sliced sausages added in.

Step 1: Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add the bacon, cook until crispy, and remove to a plate.
Step 2: Add in the sliced sausage and cook just until a little brown, remove to a plate lined with paper towels.

Red bell pepper and onion sauteed in a cast iron skillet.

Step 3: Remove some of the bacon grease and add in the chopped onions and peppers.
Step 4: Cook onions and peppers just until soft.

Cabbage added into a cast iron skillet, then sausages and bacon added in.

Step 5: Add the chopped cabbage garlic and spices and cook to desired tenderness.
Step 6: Add the sausage and crispy bacon back into the cabbage mixture, toss and serve!

Fried cabbage with sausage in a cast iron skillet.

Recipe Tips

You’ll need a 12-inch large frying pan for this fried cabbage.
This fried cabbage reheats well and makes great leftovers.
Don’t overcook the cabbage or else it will be soggy and wilted.
Swap out beef sausage for chicken or turkey sausage links.

Fried cabbage and sausage on a white plate with a side of cornbread.

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