Mustard-Glazed Pork Sausage with Braised Savoy Cabbage

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A comforting German-inspired dish featuring browned pork sausages glazed in tangy mustard and honey, served atop tender braised cabbage with caraway seeds. This german-inspired one pot ready in about 45 minutes pairs (about 12 oz total) pork sausages, olive oil, large, thinly sliced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.3 (13 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 German cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 5 minutes until softened and golden, then set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Place the pork sausages in the skillet and cook for 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
  3. Step 3: Remove the sausages and set aside. Add the shredded cabbage, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, honey, and caraway seeds to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
  4. Step 4: Return the sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the cabbage mixture. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
  5. Step 5: Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Mustard-Glazed Pork Sausage with Braised Savoy Cabbage take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Mustard-Glazed Pork Sausage with Braised Savoy Cabbage?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Mustard-Glazed Pork Sausage with Braised Savoy Cabbage?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Mustard-Glazed Pork Sausage with Braised Savoy Cabbage for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Mustard-Glazed Pork Sausage with Braised Savoy Cabbage?

German one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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