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Home » Skillet Dinners » Kielbasa & Cabbage Skillet

Kielbasa & Cabbage Skillet

January 25, 2017 by Judith Hannemann

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Not only is this kielbasa and cabbage skillet dinner delicious, it makes a gorgeous presentation too! Easy to make!

Not only is this kielbasa and cabbage skillet dinner delicious, it’s great to look at too!

Quick Cabbage Skillet Dinner

This cabbage and kielbasa dinner gets to the table very quickly. It’s pretty to look at too! So it pleases the eye as well as the palate.

Actually, this is one of those meals that you can make “light” or “rich.” Either way, it has great taste.

Not only is this kielbasa and cabbage skillet dinner delicious, it makes a gorgeous presentation too! Easy to make!

Lighten It Up

You can lighten this up without greatly affecting the flavor.

I usually make this with one stick of butter because I like cabbage that has a nice buttery flavor. However, when I’ve been low on butter, I’ve made it with a mere 2 tablespoons and it tastes just fine. You can also substitute olive oil for the butter.

Using reduced-fat or turkey kielbasa will further reduce the fat.

So if you’re watching your weight or you just want to eat a tad healthier, you’ll be delighted with these substitutions.

Add More Veggies

I tend to keep this meal simple as far as the veggies are concerned since I love the flavor of cabbage. My version only has the cabbage, some julienne carrots and onion.

But if you have leftover veggies, toss them in as well. It’s a great way to use them up.

Potatoes would make a nice addition too. Whatever you think would blend well with cabbage is good. Make it to suit your individual taste.

Another benefit of adding more vegetables is it will extend the meal to make more servings.

Not only is this kielbasa and cabbage skillet dinner delicious, it makes a gorgeous presentation too! Easy to make!

Vegetarian or Vegan Too

There are quite a few soy-based sausages that taste very good. I’ve tried them and I couldn’t tell that it was meatless!

Vegetarians can substitute the soy-based sausages and use the butter, but vegans can omit the butter and use olive oil and make it totally vegan. I hear vegan butter tastes pretty good so you might try that. Not having tasted it, I cannot judge, but if you like it, feel free.

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Not only is this kielbasa and cabbage skillet dinner delicious, it makes a gorgeous presentation too! Easy to make!
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Kielbasa & Cabbage Skillet

Not only is this kielbasa and cabbage skillet dinner delicious, it’s great to look at too!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Everyday Meals, Pork, skillet dinners, vegetarian dishes
Cuisine: German
Keyword: cabbage, kielbasa, skillet dinner
Servings: 4
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg 16 oz fully-cooked kielbasa
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter divided
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup julienne carrots see NOTES
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 head savoy cabbage see NOTES
  • Salt to taste optional

Instructions

  • Cut kielbasa into 1/4-inch slices. Coarsely shred cabbage.
  • Melt 2 tbs of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add kielbasa and brown on both sides; remove from pan.
  • Melt the remaining butter in the same pan. Add the onion and saute until onion is translucent.
  • Add the cabbage and the carrots. Toss well to coat the veggies with the butter. Pour in the chicken stock. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until the cabbage is crisp-tender.
  • Place the kielbasa back in the pan and heat through. Taste to see if you need any salt. Add if you need it.

Notes

You can buy julienne carrots—they are sold where the baby carrots are sold in the produce section of the store.
I used savoy cabbage but any cabbage can be substituted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3493IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
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Not only is this kielbasa and cabbage skillet dinner delicious, it makes a gorgeous presentation too! Easy to make!
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Comments

  1. Angela says

    January 25, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    Hi Judith 🙂 What brand of Kielbasa did you use, since all (brand name) Kielbasas in my supermarket are now much smaller than 16 oz. They’re now more like 13 or 14 oz. Nevertheless, since I’m a huge fan of Kielbasa (and also of Smoked Sausage) this dish appeals to me. Personally, I don’t care for potatoes when added into a one-pan/pot meal, so I’ll substitute steamed broccoli florets for the potatoes, and I’ll also add in some mushrooms, I’m sure we’ll enjoy it.

    • Judith Hanneman says

      January 25, 2017 at 8:07 pm

      I’m partial to Smithfield brand. Mainly because they have a natural casing–I love the crunch. But if you don’t, Hillshire Farms is pretty good too. I find Hillshire a tad salty for my taste though so if I use them, I alter salt in the general recipe or leave it out.

  2. Beverly Collie says

    January 26, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    Judy, I love making Kielbasa and cabbage. We like it with chunks of tart/sweet crisp apple and/or sweet potato.

    • Judith Hanneman says

      January 28, 2017 at 4:37 pm

      There’s so many ways of making it!!

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