Simple Cabbage and Sausage Skillet
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 wooden spatula or other utensil to stir
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or bacon grease
- 1 14oz package of smoked or kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- a pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Heat oil or grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until brown on both sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and green pepper and cook until they soften. Toss in garlic and stir for another minute.
- Add chopped cabbage to the skillet, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and slightly caramelized. This usually takes 10-15 minutes.
- Return the sausage to the skillet, stir everything together, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you like a kick.
- Serve warm with a slice of cornbread or homemade bread.