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Kielbasa and Cabbage

Sliced smoked kielbasa fried with onion and shredded cabbage until the cabbage softens and browns. Four servings in 30 minutes.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 30 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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How to Make Kielbasa and Cabbage

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  1. Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the kielbasa for 5 minutes until browned at the edges. Lift out.

  2. Add the butter and onion and cook for 4 minutes. Add the cabbage in batches, letting each wilt before adding the next.

  3. Cook the cabbage for 8 minutes, leaving it undisturbed for the first 3, until soft and browned in spots.

  4. Return the kielbasa, season with the salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and serve.

Tips for Making Kielbasa and Cabbage

  • Brown the sausage well; the fat it releases flavours everything else.
  • Add the cabbage in batches so the pan stays hot.
  • Add the vinegar off the heat so its sharpness does not boil away.

What Goes With Kielbasa and Cabbage

  • Boiled potatoes
  • Rye bread
  • Mustard
  • Pickles

Storing & Reheating Kielbasa and Cabbage

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a hot pan. The cabbage softens further on reheating.

Questions About Kielbasa and Cabbage

How long does Kielbasa and Cabbage take to make?

About 30 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Kielbasa and Cabbage?

Brown the sausage well; the fat it releases flavours everything else. Add the cabbage in batches so the pan stays hot. Add the vinegar off the heat so its sharpness does not boil away.

What should I serve with Kielbasa and Cabbage?

Boiled potatoes; Rye bread; Mustard; Pickles.

How should Kielbasa and Cabbage be stored?

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a hot pan. The cabbage softens further on reheating.

Is Kielbasa and Cabbage suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is low-carb and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Kielbasa and Cabbage?

About 416 kcal per serving, with 16 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 32 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

416Calories
16gProtein
16gCarbs
32gFat
5gFibre
8gSugar
1130mgSodium

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