Cabbage and Sausage Skillet
Sliced cabbage cooks down with hot dogs or sausage into a savory, slightly sweet one-pan meal. Cabbage is one of the cheapest vegetables around and goes a long way.
Time
25 min
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
3–4
Ingredients 5 items
- ½ head cabbage, sliced thin (about 4–5 cups)
- 4 hot dogs or smoked sausages, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Optional: Salt and pepper, Garlic powder, Mustard or ketchup on the side, Serve over rice or with bread
Equipment
- Large skillet or deep pan
- Knife and cutting board
- Tongs or spatula
Allergens: Check hot dog/sausage label for allergens — many contain dairy, gluten, or soy.
Instructions
- Slice the cabbage into thin strips (like you're making coleslaw). Slice the onion into thin strips too.
- Heat the oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced hot dogs or sausage. Cook for 2–3 minutes until they start to brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add the onion to the same skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until it starts to soften.
- Add the sliced cabbage. It will look like a lot — it cooks down significantly. Stir to coat with the oil.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, until the cabbage is wilted and starting to turn golden brown in spots.
- Add the sausage back in. Stir everything together. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if you have them.
- Serve hot, on its own or over rice.
notes & tips
- Cabbage lasts forever. A whole head of cabbage keeps for weeks in the fridge. Use half now, save half for later.
- SPAM works great here too. Dice it into cubes instead of rounds.
- Add potatoes: Dice 2 potatoes small and add them with the onion in step 4. Add 3–4 minutes to the cook time.
- No cabbage? This method works with any sturdy vegetable — bell peppers, green beans, or carrots sliced thin.