Steamed Cabbage with Smoked Sausage & Red Potatoes – A Comforting One-Pot Meal

If you’re craving a warm and hearty meal that’s easy to make, look no further than steamed cabbage with smoked sausage and red potatoes. This classic one-pot dish is bursting with smoky, savory flavors and the comforting texture of tender cabbage and potatoes. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner or as a side dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Vegetables:
  • 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
  • 6 small red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
• Protein:
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
• Seasoning:
  • 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

Equipment

• Large pot or Dutch oven with a lid
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Wooden spoon or spatula

Instructions

1. Prep the Ingredients:
   • Wash and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
   • Quarter the red potatoes, leaving the skins on.
   • Slice the smoked sausage and onion.
2. Sauté the Sausage:
   • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
   • Add 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil. Sauté the smoked sausage rounds until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the Vegetables:
   • In the same pot, add the remaining butter or oil.
   • Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
   • Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add Cabbage and Seasoning:
   • Add the chopped cabbage to the pot along with the smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
5. Steam the Dish:
   • Pour the chicken or vegetable broth into the pot. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low.
   • Let the dish steam for 15–20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the potatoes are cooked through. Stir occasionally.
6. Combine and Serve:
   • Return the browned smoked sausage to the pot and stir to combine.
   • Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat everything through.
   • Adjust seasoning as needed and serve warm.

Tips

• Vegetarian Option: Replace the smoked sausage with plant-based sausage or add more vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.
• Flavor Boost: Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or Worcestershire sauce for extra depth of flavor.
• Serving Suggestion: Pair with crusty bread or cornbread to soak up the flavorful juices.

Steamed cabbage with smoked sausage and red potatoes is the ultimate comfort food. Simple, hearty, and packed with smoky goodness, this dish is a perfect meal for busy weeknights or a family gathering. Enjoy the taste of home-cooked goodness with every bite!

Steamed Cabbage with Smoked Sausage & Red Potatoes – A Comforting One-Pot Meal

This steamed cabbage with smoked sausage and red potatoes is a hearty, flavorful dish that's quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family meals!

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Equipment

• Large pot or Dutch oven with a lid
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  

• Vegetables:
• 1 medium head of cabbage chopped
• 6 small red potatoes quartered
• 1 medium onion sliced
• Protein:
• 1 pound smoked sausage sliced into rounds
• Seasoning:
• 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a bit of heat
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions

 

• Prep the Ingredients:
• Wash and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
• Quarter the red potatoes, leaving the skins on.
• Slice the smoked sausage and onion.
• Sauté the Sausage:
• Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil. Sauté the smoked sausage rounds until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• Cook the Vegetables:
• In the same pot, add the remaining butter or oil.
• Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add Cabbage and Seasoning:
• Add the chopped cabbage to the pot along with the smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
• Steam the Dish:
• Pour the chicken or vegetable broth into the pot. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low.
• Let the dish steam for 15–20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the potatoes are cooked through. Stir occasionally.
• Combine and Serve:
• Return the browned smoked sausage to the pot and stir to combine.
• Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat everything through.
• Adjust seasoning as needed and serve warm.