Southern Fried Cabbage and Sausage

Fried cabbage and sausage in a cast iron skillet.

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.

Course Entrees

Cuisine Southern

Keyword cajun cabbage, fried cabbage, southern cabbage recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings people

Calories 417kcal

Author Wendie

Equipment

1 12 inch skillet

Ingredients

4-5 slices smoky bacon cut into bite sized pieces
1 package andouille sausage see notes
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 large head of cabbage 6-7 cups
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

Heat a large 12-inch skillet on medium heat and add the diced bacon, cook until crispy, and remove to a paper towel.
Add in the sliced sausages and cook just until browned and remove to a paper towel. Drain some of the bacon grease.
Add in the diced onions and peppers and cook just until softened.
Turn down the heat to medium-low and add in the chopped cabbage, garlic, paprika, cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if adding.
Cook the cabbage for 5-6 minutes or until it begins to wilt tossing every minute or so.
Add back in the cooked bacon and sausages, toss and serve!

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Notes

Polish sausage, Kielbasa, or hotlinks work great or swap out beef sausage for chicken or turkey sausage links.

You'll need a 12-inch large frying pan for this fried cabbage.

Don't overcook the cabbage or else it will be soggy and wilted.

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