Polish Kielbasa with Braised Cabbage
Polish Kielbasa with Braised Cabbage balances smoky sausage and bacon with tender-sweet cabbage and onions, lifted by caraway and a gentle kick of red pepper. It’s a cozy, one-pan dinner that feels rustic yet comforting, perfect for a chilly weeknight or a casual family meal. The savory drippings meld into a rich glaze that ties everything together.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Polish Kielbasa with Braised Cabbage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until browned, turning it once. Remove the bacon, keeping the drippings in the pan, and place the bacon on paper towels.
- 2
Stir the onions, water, sugar, caraway seeds, garlic, red pepper flakes, and seasoned salt into the drippings. Add the cabbage and gently stir. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Add the kielbasa to the pan. Cook, covered, for another 10 to 15 minutes. Crumble the bacon over the top and serve hot.
- Calories 264.68 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 18.85 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 15.49 g 6%
- Total Fat 14.44 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 4.85 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.56 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 761.61 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 4.3 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 105.34 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 403.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 11.58 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 55.37 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Polish Kielbasa with Braised Cabbage is a German dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Caraway Seed, Green Cabbage, and Kielbasa Sausage. Each serving provides about 264.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Polish Kielbasa with Braised Cabbage?
- It is a German recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Polish Kielbasa with Braised Cabbage made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Caraway Seed, Green Cabbage, Kielbasa Sausage, Minced Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Polish Kielbasa with Braised Cabbage?
- Explore these German side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Polish Kielbasa with Braised Cabbage?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 264.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Polish Kielbasa with Braised Cabbage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Polish Kielbasa with Braised Cabbage healthy?
- Polish Kielbasa with Braised Cabbage has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 264.68 calories and 18.85 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 761.61 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.85 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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