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Southern Fried Cabbage with Andouille Sausage

A comforting dish that combines bold sausage flavors with tender cabbage, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Andouille sausage Cut into rounds and diced into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • 1 head cabbage Chopped.
  • 1/2 each sweet yellow onion Diced.
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt Or to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons cooking oil Optional.
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • to taste hot sauce For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the sausage into rounds and then dice them into 1/2 inch pieces.
  2. Chop the cabbage, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
Cooking
  1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium flame. Add the sausage and cook until it is browned and crispy, about six minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot, leaving the fat behind.
  2. Add the diced onion, brown sugar, sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and nutmeg to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes fragrant, about five minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. If there’s little oil left in the pot, add 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Stir in the chopped cabbage and apple cider vinegar, ensuring the cabbage is well coated. Cover the pot and cook for about six minutes until the cabbage is tender.
  4. Uncover the pot and cook for another three minutes to let any excess water evaporate. Stir occasionally.
  5. Mix in the cooked sausage, adjust seasonings if needed, and serve hot with hot sauce on the side.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of sausage based on your preference. Adjust the seasoning to your taste. Make sure not to overcook the cabbage; it should be tender but slightly crisp. You can substitute Andouille sausage with smoked or turkey sausage, and add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for more flavor.