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Smothered Cabbage Recipe

Sep 25, 2017 · 16 Comments

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A bowl full with smothered cabbage with a spoon inserted.

After trying Smothered Pork Chops which were an instant hit in our family I kept an eye on other 'smothered something' recipes. Sure enough, while looking through Cook's Country magazines I found a recipe for... smothered cabbage. The recipe looked really simple and used only 5 ingredients, not including salt and pepper. Well, this cabbage turned out to be one of my favorite side dishes. I would place it somewhere in the top 3 range. This one is a definite keeper.

So far I've tried this side dish with smoked pork butt, brisket, rotisserie chicken and chicken francese and every time it felt like a perfect match. The cabbage comes out very tender with a slight crunch. Combined with the buttery softness of the waxy potatoes it makes a great contrast to grilled or pan-fried meat and poultry. There is a slight touch of sweetness and a hint of tang to this dish that make it so delicious. I can just eat it on its own without any meat.

Top down view of a specked bowl full of smothered cabbage.

If you want to make this smothered cabbage to become a meal on its own, try adding some smoked kielbasa or andouille sausage for that Cajun/Creole taste. I've been smoking those in my little smokehouse, they are a delicious addition to many meals. I updated the original recipe to optionally include sausage, it adds a ton of flavor to this dish.
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Smothered Cabbage

Smothered Cabbage Recipe

Recipe adapted from Cook's Country magazine.
5 from 5 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: smotherd cabbage
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 329kcal
Author: Victor

Ingredients

  • 1 large head green cabbage about 2 1/2 lbs, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow onion quartered and sliced thinly
  • 2 medium size Yukon Gold potatoes about 3/4 lb, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 5 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sliced smoked kielbasa or andouille sausage optional
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the butter in a large cast iron pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the butter starts to shimmer, add the sliced onion and saute, frequently stirring until just soft, about 3 minutes. If using sausage, add it together with the onion. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir and bring to boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and cook uncovered until all almost all the remaining liquid in the pot has evaporated, stirring gently occasionally, about 12 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg

 

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  1. Michael says

    October 01, 2022 at 8:14 am

    This is one of my favorite recipes in stead of sausage I use smoked butt and the flavor of the smoked butt comes out great

    Reply
    • victor says

      October 06, 2022 at 11:13 am

      Glad you liked it. Smoked pork butt sounds like a great addition. The possibilities are endless... brisket, chopped smoked jalapeno poppers or Texas twinkies, or pig shots... Happy cooking!

      Reply
  2. Gretchen says

    July 09, 2022 at 2:36 pm

    5 stars
    We love this recipe - my husband is a real foodie and he said it is one of his absolute favorite dishes. We are vegetarian so I use vegetable broth. It was great without any meat but then I tried it with vegetarian Italian sausage crumbles and it was even more delicious. Even better, it makes a complete meal. Such a simple recipe with few ingredients - who would guess it could be so tasty. Thank you so much for this recipe!

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    • victor says

      July 10, 2022 at 7:57 am

      You are very welcome, Gretchen. Glad to hear that you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  3. Jeana says

    February 04, 2022 at 9:07 am

    Do you have the nutrition information for this recipe. We are on low sodium diet (1500 mg/day) so the sodium content is something we look at closely and I am always looking for new low sodium recipes and we love cabbage.

    Reply
    • victor says

      February 05, 2022 at 3:18 pm

      Hi Jenna, I added the nutrition info. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Jenny Crawford says

    May 23, 2021 at 6:01 am

    5 stars
    We have tried this recipe recently and we are definitely going to eat it again! It was delicious! I love the simplicity of it and the flavor is great. I added a little ground mustard and dill to it and that was great! I am really glad that I came across this recipe because my husband really loved it. He’s not that great with new foods but since we married many years ago I have managed to get him to try sauerkraut and other things that he had not experienced before!!! I highly recommend this recipe! Try it!

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  5. Jen O says

    April 09, 2021 at 8:52 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was fantastic. I can't wait to make it again. I didn't include kielbasa because I was serving this as a side dish to some glazed kielbasa that I was making but I'm sure it would be good with kielbasa in it too. The only thing I changed was adding 2 cloves of minced garlic, which I highly recommend to anybody who likes garlic. It had a wonderful buttery taste.

    Reply
  6. Rebecca says

    October 16, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    Made this tonight and it was amazing with the pork loin and mushroom sauce! Added carrots to the onions and served red with rice.

    Reply
    • victor says

      October 19, 2020 at 9:55 pm

      Glad to hear that, Rebecca. Love this smothered cabbage recipe, one of my favorite side dishes.

      Reply
  7. Joanie says

    March 17, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    Sooooo yummy!! Made for St. Patrick’s Day! I will make much more often! I did add some butter and garlic for a little extra flavor. Just so delish and easy!

    Reply
  8. Rebecca says

    March 17, 2019 at 7:56 pm

    I have been making this for 30 years! It's absolutely wonderful with smoked sausage or kielbasa. If you like this you would also like volcano potatoes. Same ingredients but different proportions. I LOVE cabbage and potatoes cooked together in any way shape or form. Both are also wonderful with carrots cooked in this.

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  9. Karina says

    March 30, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    5 stars
    I so glad I tried this recipe! I am addicted now. It's so good! I like adding some bacon bits to this smothered cabbage and it's like a full meal.

    Reply
    • victor says

      March 30, 2018 at 3:49 pm

      Good to hear that, Karina! Enjoy!

      Reply
  10. 1workngirl says

    March 07, 2018 at 12:22 am

    5 stars
    OMG, just finished a second bowl. I love cabbage but first time trying Yukon Gold. I see the hype! This was a complete meal for me sans protein. Very filling and just delicious. I especially appreciate your informative narrative with each recipe as I always learn something. Thank you!

    Reply
    • victor says

      March 07, 2018 at 7:48 am

      Thank you, 1workngirl. Comments such as yours is what keeps me inspired and motivated. Glad you liked the recipe.

      Reply

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