Fried Cabbage And Sausage Recipe

Name: Fried Cabbage And Sausage Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive oil; 12 oz Garrett Valley Farms Andouille Sausage ((sliced thinly)); 2 tbsp Unsalted butter; 1/2 large Onion ((diced)); 1 medium head Cabbage ((shredded; 8 cups)); 1 14.5-oz can Diced tomatoes ((drained)); 1 tsp Cajun seasoning ((to taste)); 1/2 tsp Sea salt ((to taste))

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You know I love a quick stir fry meal, and you’ll want to add this fried cabbage and sausage recipe to your list. It turns basic ingredients into deliciousness. This is a naturally keto cabbage and sausage, made with high quality andouille sausage and cajun seasoning for the best flavor… making it a veggie, protein, and flavor packed meal in one pan.

But even if you just want a simple weeknight dinner and aren’t low carb, you’re going to love this 30-minute meal. Be sure to let me know what you think of this easy smoked sausage and cabbage once you try it!

If you haven’t tried cooked cabbage, you are missing out! I love coleslaw as much as anyone, but cabbage is so delicious and satisfying when cooked. Try my Southern fried cabbage recipe for another healthy twist on braised cabbage.

I love getting my andouille from Garrett Valley Farms (I use it for making keto jambalaya, too!). Not only do their smoked sausages taste great, but they are made with minimal ingredients and use premium cuts of pork that are humanely raised and never given antibiotics. No nitrates, nitrites, or other artificial ingredients added! You can taste the difference in every bite.

And, many of their sausage options (including the andouille) are completely sugar-free!

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How To Make Fried Cabbage And Sausage

This fried cabbage and sausage recipe couldn’t be easier! Let me show you how to make it:

Brown. Heat oil in a large braiser pan (this one is the perfect size) and brown sliced andouille sausage on each side. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.

Saute. Wipe down the pan and add butter and onions. Saute onions until soft and starting to brown.

Steam. Add shredded cabbage to the braiser, cover, and cook until cabbage is starting to wilt, but still crisp-tender.

Season. Add diced tomatoes, cajun seasoning, salt to taste, and cooked sausage. Stir fry until cabbage has wilted and extra liquid has evaporated.

Smoked Sausage And Cabbage FAQs

How many carbs in sausage and cabbage?

The amount of carbs in sausage and cabbage will vary based on what else is in the recipe and the brand of sausage you use.

Each serving (a generous 1 1/2 cups – enough for a full meal!) of this fried cabbage with smoked sausage has 8.9 grams net carbs. The full nutrition stats can be found below the recipe card.

Is cabbage and sausage keto?

Some cabbage and sausage recipes are keto, but not all of them! Some add sugar to the mix, or use sausages with sneaky fillers.

Because we used a super clean Garrett Valley Farms Sugar-Free Smoked Andouille Sausage to make this fried cabbage and sausage recipe, and we’re not adding any sugar, this recipe is keto friendly.

Is cabbage and sausage healthy?

Yes! Cabbage and sausage is packed with protein, veggies, and natural ingredients, making it a healthy meal (not to mention easy!). It also happens to be naturally low carb, paleo, and even whole30 friendly.

What kind of sausage should I use?

This dish has a cajun flavor profile and goes perfectly with smoked andouille sausage. If you want something more mild, Garrett Valley Farms also makes a delicious smoked kielbasa.

Storage Instructions

Can you make it ahead?

Yes, you can make this ahead. You can also prep all of the ingredients and cook the entire dish in just 20 minutes. Simply slice the sausage and shred the cabbage, and you’ll be ready to cook.

How to store fried cabbage and smoked sausage:

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Can you freeze cooked cabbage and sausage?

Yes, you can freeze leftover cabbage and smoked sausage stir fry. Store in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

How to reheat sausage and cabbage stir fry:

Reheat leftovers in the microwave, but preferably in a hot skillet on the stove.

What To Serve With Keto Cabbage And Sausage

You don’t really need to serve sausage and cabbage with anything – the whole point is it’s a one-pan meal! That being said, if you want to add something, here are some ideas:

Salad – Salad recipes like Greek salad, creamy cucumber salad, or chopped Mediterranean salad pair well with this smoked sausage and fried cabbage recipe.
Bread – Bread recipes like almond flour bread, fathead dinner rolls, or keto garlic cheese bread pair well with fried cabbage with sausage and tomatoes.
Desserts – Who doesn’t love to end a meal with dessert? Dessert recipes like keto brownies, chocolate peanut butter fat bombs, or low carb chocolate cookies are a the perfect ending to a meal of keto fried cabbage and sausage.

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Tools To Make Sausage and Cabbage

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Garrett Valley Farms Sugar-Free Andouille Sausage – Try it and taste the difference! With so few ingredients in this dish, this is the star.
Braiser Pan – This 3.5 quart braiser is the perfect size for this smoked sausage and cabbage recipe.

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1 tbsp Olive oil ▢
12 oz Garrett Valley Farms Andouille Sausage (sliced thinly) ▢
2 tbsp Unsalted butter ▢
1/2 large Onion (diced) ▢
1 medium head Cabbage (shredded; 8 cups) ▢
1 14.5-oz can Diced tomatoes (drained) ▢
1 tsp Cajun seasoning (to taste) ▢
1/2 tsp Sea salt (to taste) ▢

Instructions

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Heat the oil in a large saute pan or braiser pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side, until sausage is browned and renders fat. Transfer to a plate, leaving the oil in the pan, and cover to keep warm.
Wipe down the pan and add the butter.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the onions to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, until soft and starting to brown.
Add the cabbage. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the cabbage is starting to wilt near the bottom of the pan.
Uncover and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until cabbage is slightly wilted but a little crisp-tender.
Add the drained diced tomatoes, cajun seasoning, salt to taste, and cooked sausage. Increase heat to medium-high.
Stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until cabbage is wilted and extra liquid has evaporated.

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Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 1/2 cups, or 1/6 entire recipe

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories 255

Fat 17.1g

Protein 11.6g

Total Carbs 14.4g

Net Carbs 8.9g

Fiber 5.5g

Sugar 7.2g

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keywords: cabbage and sausage recipe, fried cabbage and sausage, fried cabbage with sausage, keto cabbage and sausage, smoked sausage and cabbage

Calories: 255 kcal

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28 Comments

Randini
0 May 26, 2023Reply

The wife and I love this recipe and it get better each time we make it. I added a red pepper (cut into chunks) along with the onion and I used beef kielbasa sausage instead of the Andouille. This cut down on the spiciness and added more sweetness to the dish. I can see us making this dish over and over again.
Connie
0 April 26, 2023Reply

I made this for dinner tonight. A real keeper. I made my own Cajun spice since I didn’t have any. Used a can I of stewed tomatoes and fresh cherry tomatoes. I added a touch of dill weed and it is smashing good. I have made a similar version in the past but this is better! YUM
Margaret Turpin
0 February 27, 2023Reply

This is a go-to favorite! It’s filling and can be doubled easily. Cajun seasoning gives big, bold favor!
Terry
0 January 8, 2023Reply

I am allergic to tomatoes. I’m thinking of substituting vegetable or beef broth for the tomatoes. Any suggestion on how much I should use?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 January 9, 2023Reply
  
  Hi Terry, I would omit the tomatoes because broth would make this dish too watery.
Pete
0 October 20, 2022Reply

Hi, I’m Pete. Keto dieter. I usually make a large pot of something and eat off of it for a week. This last week it was “Fried Cabbage and Sausage.” I ate it for five straight days. At least one of my coworkers was impressed with it, so much so that she looked up wholesomeyum.com. I think I used more cabbage than recipe called for, but it still turned out great.
Today, I’m making it again to take to a potluck dinner.
- Keli
  0 February 5, 2023Reply
  
  This is really good. I was skeptical about this dish because of so few ingredients, but this was amazing. Didn’t change a thing. Thanks for a quick easy dinner.
Jacque' Jones
0 August 28, 2022Reply

I used red cabbage and it was delicious as well as absolutely gorgeous! It was a hit with the family as well and they were sad when it was gone. This will definitely be going in our meal rotation!
Joanne
0 July 25, 2022Reply

Why can’t I print your recipes?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 July 26, 2022Reply
  
  Hi Joanne, The print button is above the ingredients list on the recipe card.
  - Sandy
    0 March 13, 2023Reply
    
    This sounds tasty and easy. It says leave the oil in the pan after cooking sausage, but says wipe down pan and add butter. Not clear on this.
    - Maya | Wholesome Yum
      0 March 13, 2023Reply
      
      Hi Sandy, This just means that you don’t want the oil in the plate with the sausage. When you transfer the sausage, you’d leave the oil behind so that the sausage is not too oily. Then you’d get rid of (wipe down) the oil and add the butter.
Elizabeth
0 July 7, 2022Reply

This recipe is so fabulous and comforting. I used unseasoned ground sausage and browned it in a skillet, sautéed the onion and a tad of garlic in rich butter then added the shredded cabbage. I always have diced tomatoes in the pantry, drained a can and added Tony’s Chacheres Cajun seasoning. Added fresh cabbage and the aroma .was tantalizing. The color of the “casserole” was so appetizing. Will add back to the skillet to re-heat left overs. I do not use a Microwave to heat any food because it changes the flavor and sometimes the color. So unhealthy.
My partner had seconds. This is a keeper for sure. I have cooked fried cabbage in the past, but it was never this tasty…had somewhat of an understated kick of spice. YUM.
Elizabeth
0 July 7, 2022Reply

This recipe is so fabulous and comforting. I used unseasoned ground sausage and browned it in a skillet, sautéed the onion and a tad of garlic in irish butter then added the shredded cabbage. I always have diced tomatoes in the pantry, drained a can and added Tony’s Chacheres Cajun seasoning. Added fresh cabbage and the aroma .was tantalizing. The color of the “casserole” was so appetizing. Will add back to the skillet to re-heat left overs. I do not use a Microwave to heat any food because it changes the flavor and sometimes the color. So unhealthy.
My partner had seconds. This is a keeper for sure. I have cooked fried cabbage in the past, but it was never this tasty…had somewhat of an understated kick of spice. YUM.
Dawn
0 March 28, 2022Reply

Thanks for the recipe! Made this during the weekend and it was really good. The only sub I made was to use a bag of the pre-shredded (coleslaw mix) cabbage instead of using a head of cabbage.
Mel
0 March 10, 2022Reply

Thank you for this recipe. My mum and I had a cook up with a couple of your recipes this was very tasty we used sun dried tomato as didn’t have enough sauce for tomato. And the keto peanut butter cups to die for. Thank you.
Becky McGee
0 February 16, 2022Reply

Really tasty! My only critique/recipe add would definitely be minced garlic. Needs just one more depth of flavor.
Angie
0 January 2, 2022Reply

This one sounds good but I didnt enjoy. Personal preference 😊
Noel
0 October 4, 2021Reply

Lovely
Jamie barbeau
0 August 8, 2021Reply

Love love love this recipe it turned out really good I didn’t have some ingredients like butter and onion at the time but used avocado oil in place of butter and minced onions instead of regular onion turned out delish thanks so much for this recipe
Phillip J Labrie
0 August 3, 2021Reply

Can I use red cabbage
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 August 3, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Phillip, Red cabbage is a bit more peppery. If you enjoy those flavors then it will work great in this recipe!
Lilly
0 March 13, 2021Reply

Plan on making this for St Patrick’s Day, a twist on the traditional corned beef and cabbage, love the addition of the tomato too…. can’t wait to try this.
Diana
0 February 7, 2021Reply

Very tasty dish. Thank you for sharing it. My husband even loved it who is not watching carbs. I will be adding to my favorites to make again. Oh, and we had leftovers, so that’s a plus!
Joni
0 January 28, 2021Reply

This was so simple, spicy and delicious. Will make it again…for sure!
Beth Harrison
0 January 27, 2021Reply

This is similar to two versions I make for my family. One is made with hot dogs, coarsely chopped cabbage, onions, and carrots. Another is made with sour kraut that is drained, squeezed of excess liquid, sautéed onions, and kielbasa. I look forward to trying this version.
Sam
0 January 22, 2021Reply

This recipe was so delicious and easy to make. Thank you!
Ashley
0 January 22, 2021Reply

So easy and delicious. We loved it!