Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa
Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa brings together tender, lightly caramelized cabbage, sweet onions, and smoky sausage enriched with bacon drippings for deep, savory flavor. It’s a hearty, budget-friendly skillet meal with comforting textures and a touch of smokiness, perfect for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend supper.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels and crumble it. Keep the drippings in the skillet.
- 2
Cook and stir the cabbage and onion in the bacon drippings over medium-high heat until the cabbage starts to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir the bacon, salt, and pepper into the cabbage mixture; cook until the cabbage is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- 3
Stir the kielbasa into the cabbage mixture and reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer until the cabbage is lightly golden and tender, about 1 hour.
- Calories 375.0 kcal Moderate
- Protein 18.61 g Good Source
- Carbs 16.05 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.36 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.09 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 62.73 mg High
- Sodium 1023.6 mg High
- Fiber 4.67 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.0 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 91.67 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.76 mg Low Source
- Potassium 477.56 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 10.88 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 92.63 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa is a German side dish recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Green Cabbage, Kielbasa Pork Sausage, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 375.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa?
- It is a German recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Green Cabbage, Kielbasa Pork Sausage, Salt & Pepper, Yellow Onion. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 375.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fried Cabbage and Kielbasa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
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