Discover the BEST way to eat cabbage! 🥬 This Cajun Smothered Cabbage is slow-cooked to perfection with smoky Andouille sausage, the Cajun "Trinity" (onions, bell peppers, and celery), and bold Cajun spices. 🥘 It’s an incredibly moreish, budget-friendly dish that works as a hearty main course over rice or a mouthwatering side dish. One pot, simple ingredients, and tons of Louisiana flavor!
The BEST Way To Enjoy Cabbage!
Cabbages can be sooo BIG! I used to buy them and use a portion and the rest would rot. NOT ANYMORE! I've discovered the PERFECT WAY to use up leftover cabbage. Actually, I will buy cabbage specifically for this dish!
Cajun Smothered Cabbage is, in a word...INCREDIBLE. Cabbage is the star of this dish, and the backup performers are Andouille sausage and The Trinity. The Trinity in Cajun cooking is celery, green bell pepper, and onion. Throw in some garlic and chicken broth, and this medley produces heaven on the plate.
What Is Smothering?
Cajun Smothered Cabbage involves using a cooking technique called "smothering." Smothering is very similar to braising. Basically this is a one pot dish, like Cajun Smothered Chicken, that is cooked covered over a low heat for around one half hour or so with some chicken broth. The cabbage, Trinity, and sausage is cooked for this extended amount of time which results in tender vegetables and incredible flavors!
So "smothering" really just means cooking it down. 😊
What Ingredients Will I Need To Make Cajun Smothered Cabbage?
Cajun Smothered Cabbage is so easy to make with easy to come by ingredients, which is a feature of Cajun cooking.
You will need the following ingredients for this easy smothered cabbage recipe:
- Green Cabbage
- Vegetable oil (or olive oil)
- Onion
- Green Bell Pepper
- Celery
- Garlic
- Andouille Sausage
- Chicken broth or chicken stock
- Your favorite Cajun seasoning
- Salt
- Black Pepper
You may already have most of these ingredients in your refrigerator and pantry. So what are we waiting for? Let's make some Cajun Smothered Cabbage!
🔪 Instructions
It's super easy to make this dish and it's all done in one pot which means easy cleanup!
You will need a very large pot or large skillet with a tight fitting lid, or a large Dutch oven (preferred). A head of cabbage, even a small one, packs a lot of cabbage so you will need a big vessel to cook this dish!
Turn your stove to medium heat and add the oil to your skillet or Dutch oven. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and Trinity (green bell pepper, celery, and onion). Cook for around 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until soft.
Now add the cabbage and sausage, stir, and cook it down for around 5 minutes.
Time to add the chicken broth and the seasonings and stir well.
Bring to the boil on medium-high heat, and then lower heat to a low simmer and cover. Simmer for around 1 hour. This is a time of MAGIC when the smothering occurs and the flavors are all melding together. 😋
Take a peek every once in awhile, giving it a stir during your checks. If the mixture looks dry at anytime, you can add a bit of extra broth.
After 1 hour, remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Cook uncovered an extra 10 minutes to boil off the liquid. At the end of cooking time, taste and adjust the seasonings by adding more Cajun seasoning, salt, and/or pepper to your tastes.
Now get ready to enjoy some delicious Cajun Smothered Cabbage, which may just become one of your favorite side dishes!
Serve This As A Side OR Enjoy As A Main Course!
This dish is AMAZING both served as a side or as a main course!
It's hearty enough to enjoy as a main course, accompanied by some rice. Or, serve it as a side to accompany your main course. Either way, you and your family are guaranteed to love this wonderful dish!
Cajun Smothered Cabbage is easy to make, budget friendly, and absolutely delicious! So, I hope you will take some time to enjoy this delicious taste of Louisiana soon!
You can find the printable recipe card with nutrition information below. Enjoy!
FAQ
If you can't find Andouille sausage or prefer to use a different ingredient, then you can use some ham hock, bacon, tasso, or even pork chops to flavor your cabbage.
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Cajun Smothered Cabbage Recipe With Andouille Sausage
Equipment
- Dutch oven or Large skillet with a tight fitting cover
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil can use olive oil
- 1 small green cabbage around 1.5 lbs chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 small green bell pepper diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 3 ts minced garlic
- 8 oz Andouille sausage cut into small pieces
- ½ cup chicken broth can use chicken stock if you prefer
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning use your favorite Cajun seasoning! I used Nunu's
- 1 ts salt plus additional to taste
- 1 ts pepper plus additional to taste
Instructions
- Turn your stove to medium heat and add the oil to your skillet or Dutch oven. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and Trinity (green bell pepper, celery, and onion). Cook for around 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until soft.
- Now add the cabbage and sausage, stir, and cook it down for around 5 minutes.
- Time to add the chicken broth and the seasonings and stir well.
- Bring to the boil on medium-high heat, and then reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover. Simmer for around 1 hour. Take a peek every once in awhile, giving it a stir during your checks. If the mixture looks dry at anytime, you can add a bit of extra broth.
- After 1 hour, remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Cook uncovered an extra 10 minutes to boil off the liquid. At the end of cooking time, taste and adjust the seasonings by adding more Cajun seasoning, salt, and/or pepper to your tastes.
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