Northwest Ohio-Inspired Sausage and Cabbage Skillet

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

A hearty skillet dish combining savory pork sausage with tender cabbage and onions, reflecting the rustic flavors of Northwest Ohio. This american-inspired pork ready in about 30 minutes pairs medium, thinly sliced yellow onion, minced garlic cloves, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces pork sausage links
• 1 small head (about 4 cups chopped) green cabbage
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb sliced pork sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté with sausage for 3 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups chopped green cabbage, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using). Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until cabbage is tender and slightly caramelized.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar and cook for another 2 minutes until flavors meld, then remove from heat and serve warm.