Savory Sausage and Cabbage Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A hearty one-pot meal featuring smoky sausage, tender cabbage, and tangy apple cider vinegar for a comforting taste of Cleveland's culinary heritage. This Polish-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs smoked sausage, olive oil, onion 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

• 12 oz (sliced 1/4-inch thick) smoked sausage
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large (sliced) onion
• 2 cups (shredded) green cabbage
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried sage
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned on edges.
2. Step 2: Add sliced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in shredded cabbage, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, dried thyme, dried sage, salt, and black pepper.
4. Step 4: Cover skillet and simmer for 15 minutes until cabbage is tender and liquid is reduced by half.
5. Step 5: Uncover and cook for 2 more minutes to evaporate excess liquid, ensuring a rich, cohesive dish.