Create this simple Polish-inspired kielbasa and cabbage recipe in a cast-iron skillet.

We just returned from our first camping trip of the season and have a new recipe to share with you. It’s a spin-off of a crockpot Kielbasa recipe that Diana makes in the crockpot. This kielbasa and cabbage one-pot meal is cooked in a cast-iron skillet. It can be made on a stovetop or grill, but it’s tastiest over the campfire.

Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet

This recipe is quite versatile. You can use Kielbasa or any variety of sausage. We often use turkey sausage. It can be made with or without apples, but we suggest it with apples because they provide a nice sweetness. We recommend increasing the amount of Dijon mustard if you plan to use apples. We were down to the end of our container when we were camping, so we didn’t get enough.

I have to admit that I like the flavor that onions add, but I am not a fan of their texture. Diana often cooks with huge chunks of onion so that we can easily remove them. When I am cooking, I will use dried onion flakes instead. I add it to all of my cooking. And when it comes to camping, I do ALL of the cooking. I usually don’t measure how much I use. Shake in an amount that looks right is usually how it goes.

I enjoy cooking on the grill that attaches to the side of our pop-up trailer. I was in the middle of cooking when a huge thunderstorm blew in, and Diana was taking pictures. We had to jump into action and move the cooking inside, quickly taking down our awning. I finished the skillet dish on the stove inside the camper. Since it was really dark and stormy outside, Diana had to use a flash for the photography. That is why some of the photos have a different look.

What do you think? Will you be trying this on your next camping trip?

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Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes

Create this simple German-inspired kielbasa and cabbage recipe in a cast-iron skillet.

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Ingredients

• 2 apples
• Head of cabbage
• 2 packages of kielbasa or similar sausage
• Olive Oil, about 2 Tablespoons
• Garlic, 2-3 cloves
• 1 small onion or dried onion flakes
• Salt and pepper
• Dijon mustard, 2 Tablespoons

Instructions

1. Chop the cabbage into 1-2 inch pieces.
2. Cut the apple into small thin slices.
3. Cut the sausage into small slices.
4. If using an actual onion, slice it into small pieces.
5. Mince the garlic.
6. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat on a stove or over the campfire.
7. Add in the garlic and onion or onion flakes.
8. Stir until the garlic starts to brown.
9. Add the apple slices to the skillet and stir for 3-5 minutes.
10. Add the chopped cabbage and stir for 3-5 minutes.
11. Add the desired amount of salt and pepper.
12. When both the apple and cabbage have softened, add in the sausage.
13. Stir for a few minutes until the sausage is heated.
14. Add the Dijon mustard and stir for 1-2 minutes.
15. Serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 872Total Fat: 67gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 42gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 2397mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 9gSugar: 24gProtein: 30g

The nutrition data provided is only an estimate.

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