Oh yes, Ashley 😍 — Southern Fried Cabbage with Smoked Sausage is pure comfort in a skillet! 🥬🔥
It’s smoky, savory, buttery, and just the right amount of spicy — the kind of down-home dish that makes your kitchen smell amazing. Perfect as a hearty side or even a main dish with some cornbread on the side.
🥘 Southern Fried Cabbage with Smoked Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage (andouille or kielbasa), sliced into rounds
- 4 slices bacon, chopped (optional but adds great flavor!)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a little kick)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for brightness)