Beer-Braised Cabbage with Sausage & Caramelized Onions
This hearty and delicious dish is a crowd-pleaser, combining the rich taste of caramelized onions, tender cabbage, and savory sausage.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 6 pre-cooked poultry sausage links, sliced into 1/4-inch wheels*
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded
- 1 12-ounce bottle of beer or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and sear until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, followed by the sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and golden brown, about 15 minutes (longer if you have time).
- Add the shredded cabbage to the pan (it will be a lot at first) and pour in the beer (or broth), apple cider vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine. Add the sausage back in and mix everything together.
- Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure all the cabbage becomes very tender and soaks up the brothy flavor. If the cabbage isn’t perfectly tender, allow it to simmer for longer.
- Give it one last stir, remove the bay leaf, and serve!
Notes
Storage & Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, or microwave in short intervals, stirring in between.
Ways to Enjoy It:
- Serve in a bowl with a side of whole-grain mustard and crusty bread.
- Spoon over creamy mashed potatoes for a comfort food meal.
- Tuck it into a warm tortilla for a delicious wrap.
- Top with a sunny-side-up egg for an extra boost of protein.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 2 cupsCalories: 290Carbohydrates: 25gProtein: 16gTotal Fat: 13g— Unsaturated Fat: 10g— Saturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 415mgFiber: 5gTotal Sugar: 13g— Natural Sugar: 13g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.