Kielbasa and Cabbage

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This smoked kielbasa and cabbage dish is great for company but quick enough for a weeknight! It is super easy and can be prepared well in advance.

Submitted by Katherine Denning
Updated on November 14, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • ¼ cup water

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste

  • 3 teaspoons caraway seed

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • ¼ teaspoon seasoning salt

  • 1 large head cabbage, cut into small wedges

  • 1 pound Polish kielbasa

Directions

  1. Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, turning once. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings, and place on paper towels.

  2. Stir onions, water, sugar, caraway seeds, garlic, red pepper flakes, and seasoned salt into drippings. Add cabbage and gently stir. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Add kielbasa to the pan. Cook, covered, for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Crumble bacon over top and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

343 Calories
27g Fat
12g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1063mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 384mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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