Thanks to our friends at J.L. Hufford for sponsoring this One-Pan Kielbasa and Fried Cabbage recipe! Sautéed onions, garlic, and fried cabbage in a brown ale mustard sauce, with delicious smoked kielbasa, all topped off with a chopped sweet apple. A delicious one-pan meal ready in 30 minutes!
I think you know by now I LOVE a 30-minute skillet dinner! And not just any meal that’s ready in a half hour, oh no, it has to be delicious! Life is too short to eat things that don’t taste good!
Can I get a “preach it sista gurl”!??
I heard that! I’m so glad you agree!
Fall is the perfect time for this kielbasa recipe!
I’m also pretty sure you’ll agree that this Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet dinner is exceptionally delicious, as well as super-quick and easy! #slayingit
It has sautéed onion, garlic, cabbage, with smoky kielbasa, tangy mustard, rich brown ale beer and some sweet and crisp apples to top it all off.
Are you drooling all over yourself like me?? You should consider wearing a bib when reading about my recipes!
But wait, there’s more… this tasty fall meal was whipped up in my new ICON 10-inch skillet! Isn’t she lovely??
But she’s more than a pretty face my friend... she’s so much more!
This cookware is really quite amazing!
The name ICON stands for Iron, Carbon, Oxygen, and Nitrogen. Together, these elements create a pan that is nine times harder than steel, and this allows it to cook in extremely hot temperatures - up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit! Meanwhile they are still lightweight, with all the benefits of cast iron.
To be honest with you I’m in the market for some new pans. As you can imagine I go through my pans pretty quickly with all the cooking I do. It doesn’t take long for my nonstick pans to lose their non-stickiness (sometimes I make up words – don’t judge). So, I was thrilled when J.L. Hufford asked me to give their ICON Cookware a try.
These pans are fabulous for so many reasons!
- They’re designed to sear, roast, fry, sauté, broil, and bake in extreme temperatures up to 800 degrees F.
- Their naturally non-stick surface is phenomenal, so it’s super easy to clean.
- Their surface is not a coating, so it will not peel or come off. You can use metal utensils with these pans without worrying about the surface rusting, cracking, flaking, or chipping.
- The pan's incredibly durable surface prevents harmful chemicals from leaching into your food and compromising the taste of your meals.
- They heat evenly on all cooking surfaces including electric, gas, glass, and induction.
Can you tell I kind of like them!??
This skillet really made cooking this fried cabbage recipe a breeze.
To make this kielbasa sausage recipe:
First, I sautéed the onions in some butter and olive oil for 3-4 minutes, then added my garlic and cooked for another minute.
Next, I stirred in my chopped cabbage, seasoned it with salt and pepper, and added caraway seeds. I let that cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring consistently.
Then I added sliced kielbasa, brown ale, Dijon mustard, and cooked for about 6 more minutes.
Finally, I added a chopped apple and gave it a stir.
And there you have it, deliciousness in less than 30 minutes with only one pan - albeit one pretty fabulous pan!
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This yummy recipe is waiting to be created and devoured!
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One-Pan Kielbasa And Fried Cabbage
Sautéed onions, garlic, and fried cabbage in a brown ale mustard sauce, with delicious smoked kielbasa, all topped off with a chopped sweet apple. A delicious one-pan meal ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1½ pounds green cabbage (about ½ of a large cabbage head), outer leaves removed and chopped into one inch squares.)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 14 ounces Polska kielbasa, smoked kielbasa or smoked turkey sausage cut into ½ inch slices
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¾ cup brown ale beer (or substitute chicken or beef stock)
- 1 sweet apple such as Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Gala, cored, quartered, sliced and diced.
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in your ICON Cast Iron Skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foamy.
- Add diced onions and cook until soft and transparent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir consistently to prevent sticking or burning.
- Add garlic, and cook about 1 more minute.
- Add cabbage and stir into the garlic and onions. Season with salt, pepper, and caraway seeds.
- “Fry” the cabbage until it reduces in volume by half - about 3 or 4 minutes. Stir consistently as it cooks down to prevent burning and to allow it to cook evenly.
- Add smoked kielbasa, brown ale, and mustard to the pan. Stir and cook 4-6 more minutes. Less time will make the cabbage more "al dente."
- Finally stir in the diced apple, cook for about a minute more, and serve.
Notes
The apples will have some texture and offer a crunch; if you prefer a softer apple then simply add a few more minutes to the cook time after you've added them to the dish.
For those that like a hint of sweetness, add 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
10-12 ouncesAmount Per Serving Calories 466Total Fat 32gSaturated Fat 10gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 69mgSodium 1570mgCarbohydrates 24gNet Carbohydrates 18gFiber 6gSugar 12gProtein 17g
Amanda Mason
My hubby loves cabbage and is always looking for me to make more recipes with cabbage! Looks like I found an awesome one to try!!
holly
I love hearing that, Amanda! I hope you all enjoy this as much as we do!
Carrie Ditton
I LOVE, love, love the savory, spicy, sweet of the recipe. And you can’t beat one pan meals. They are the best!
holly
Aww thanks so much, Carrie! I agree - a one pan meal in less than 30 minutes is winning for sure!
Sri Mallya
Such a lovely combo. This looks so colorful and delicious. Perfect recipe for the season!
holly
Thanks a bunch! I agree - it is such a delicious fall meal!
Jyothi(Jo)
I can easily say this savory, spicy and sweet flavors in the recipe sounds absolutely delicious! Perfect balance. And you can’t beat one pan meals. They are the best.
holly
Hi Jo! I would have to agree with all of that! Thank you so much!
lauren
This dish is perfect for the season! The kielbasa and apple combo with the cabbage is so heart warming. I love the look of that pan too! I bet it was a joy to use.
holly
That you, Lauren! This meal has me all kinds of swooned! And so does this pan - so many amazing benefits!
Marisa Franca
Ooooh!! Love the savory, spicy, sweet of the recipe. And you can't beat one pan meals. They are the best. Now, finding that one-pan that can do it all. That's the dilemma. I'm glad for the heads up -- I've been looking for some good pans.
holly
Hi Marisa! I'm the same way - I love big delicious flavors in my food. These pans are wonderful and they come in several sizes to meet your cooking needs!
Anna
being born and raised in Poland, this dish reminds me of home sooo much!!! And I love your step by step photos, so helpful!
holly
It's so great to hear that, Anna! Thank you! I'm so glad the photos are helpful.
Michelle
You had at 30-minute meal! This looks amazing, I love the sound of that brown ale mustard sauce too! Yum!!
holly
Hi Michelle! That sauce is divine! Literally I think I could drink it. LOL Thank you for your kind words - I'm grateful!
Claire
My kids love Kielbasa sausage!!!
Plus they are pretty good at eat ing veg, so thought I would give it a go.
They loved it!!!!!!
holly
Yayyy - I love hearing that, Claire! It's definitely a win if the kiddos like it! Thanks so much for your feedback and the 5 star rating!
Allison
I love the flavors going on in here - yum! I need a new skillet, I'll have to check that one out.
holly
Thanks so much, Allison! This skillet is fabulous! They came is several sizes as well.
Erin @ Suburban Simplicity
I love all the flavors and textures in this dish! You know I love a 30 minute meal! Thanks for cooking this one up!
holly
Thanks a bunch, Erin! You really can't beat a yummy meal meal ready in under 30 minutes!
Analida Braeger
I love these types of dishes. Ruffage and fat will fill you up with less. Plus no crashes. As a keto-er, I love running into new ideas like this. Thanks for sharing.
Kelly Anthony
I love dishes that are super filling yet won't weigh you down! This is one of them! Thank you for the great recipe 🙂
Amy
Wow! This looks so amazing! I love kielbasa and am always looking for new ways to utilize it in my cooking!
holly
Thanks so much, Amy! The kielbasa in that mustard beer sauce is soo good!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
You really can't beat a one-pan, 30-minute meal! Love these fall flavors! And what a gorgeous pan!