Fried Kielbasa and Cabbage
Fried Kielbasa and Cabbage is a classic skillet kielbasa and cabbage recipe with bacon that is economical and easy to prepare on your stovetop.
This quick and simple recipe includes kielbasa and bacon and is ready in under 20 minutes.
Kielbasa and Cabbage Recipe
Everyone loves this easy and colorful kielbasa and cabbage recipe.
This recipe makes a BIG batch of fried cabbage…there’s plenty to around.
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My family loves adding kielbasa sausage and bacon to the cabbage, onions and bell peppers.
In their book, the meats turn this easy side dish into a main dish skillet meal that comes together quickly.
Fried Cabbage with Kielbasa and Bacon
- Bacon
- Kielbasa – you can substitute any type of fully cooked sausage
- Cabbage
- Red onion
- Sweet bell peppers
- Cajun seasoning
Fried Cabbage with Kielbasa and Bacon
Slice the kielbasa sausage into coins about 1-inch thick.
Chop the bacon into pieces about 1/2-inch in size. Slice the red onion into thin slices and cut the bell peppers into thin strips.
In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chopped bacon until browned and slightly crisped.
Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate and reserve.
Remove all but 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet.
Add the kielbasa sausage coins to the pan.
Brown the sausage in bacon fat over medium heat, or until browned on each aide.
Remove the sausage coins from the skillet; reserve in a paper towel-lined bowl to drain the fats a bit.
In the pan drippings, still over medium heat, add the cabbage, onions, and bell peppers to the skillet.
Partially cover the pan with a lid or foil. Cook the vegetables for 10-15 minutes.
Stir occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Return the bacon and sausage to the skillet with the vegetables; season to taste with the Cajun seasoning or salt and pepper, as desired. Serve warm.
Does red cabbage taste like green cabbage?
Purple cabbage, or red cabbage, has a slightly different taste than green cabbage. The taste difference between purple and green cabbage is subtle.
Some people may prefer one based on personal preference or the specific recipe they use. I prefer to use green cabbage for this recipe.
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Fried Kielbasa and Cabbage
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. bacon chopped
- 1 lb. packages kielbasa sausage, fully cooked (or any smoked sausage that is fully cooked) sliced into 1-inch coins
- 1 medium head cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper seeds and membranes removed, sliced
- 1 medium orange bell pepper seeds and membranes removed, sliced
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- Your favorite Cajun seasoning to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet over medium high heat, cook the chopped bacon until browned and slightly crisped; remove to a paper-towel lined plate and reserve.
- Remove all but 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet, then add the kielbasa sausage coins to the pan.
- Brown the sausage in bacon fats over medium heat, just until browned on each aide.
- Remove the sausage coins from the skillet; reserve in a paper towel-lined bowl to drain the fats a bit.
- In the pan drippings, still over medium heat, add the cabbage. onions and bell peppers to the skillet.
- Partially cover the pan with a lid or foil, cooking the vegetables for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and translucent.
- Return the bacon and sausage to the skillet with the vegetables; season to taste with the Cajun seasoning or salt and pepper, as desired. Serve warm.
Delicious recipe plus easy quick fix after a day of work.
Hi Natalie – I feel the same exact way. This meal is satisfying and filling…plus pretty darn economical, too. Thank you for taking time to let me know you enjoyed it and for the 5 star review – I sooo appreciate both!
Sincerely,
Chef Alli