Smoky Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet
Smoky Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet
Ingredients
For the Skillet
- 1 pound smoked kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 4 slices bacon, thick-cut, diced
- 1 yellow onion, medium, chopped
- 2 carrots, medium, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1/2 head green cabbage, medium, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Add the sliced kielbasa to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy on both sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the kielbasa from the skillet and set aside with the bacon.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped yellow onion and sliced carrots to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. If the skillet seems dry, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil (not listed in ingredients, but a common pantry staple).
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the thinly sliced green cabbage to the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and caraway seeds (if using). Stir well to combine. Cover the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cabbage has wilted significantly, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Uncover the skillet. Return the cooked kielbasa and bacon to the skillet. Add the apple cider vinegar. Stir everything together and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the cabbage to become tender-crisp.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, before serving hot.
⏱️ 2 min
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Smoky Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet
Ingredients
For the Skillet
- 1 pound smoked kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 4 slices bacon, thick-cut, diced
- 1 yellow onion, medium, chopped
- 2 carrots, medium, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1/2 head green cabbage, medium, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Add the sliced kielbasa to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy on both sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the kielbasa from the skillet and set aside with the bacon.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped yellow onion and sliced carrots to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. If the skillet seems dry, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil (not listed in ingredients, but a common pantry staple).
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the thinly sliced green cabbage to the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and caraway seeds (if using). Stir well to combine. Cover the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cabbage has wilted significantly, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Uncover the skillet. Return the cooked kielbasa and bacon to the skillet. Add the apple cider vinegar. Stir everything together and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the cabbage to become tender-crisp.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, before serving hot.
⏱️ 2 min