Polish Sausage-Cabbage Skillet

This one-pan Polish-inspired supper pairs smoky sausage with peak-season Washington cabbage, Walla Walla onion, and a sweet-tart apple.

  • Total time: 40 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $4
  • Calories per serving: 640 cal
  • Stovetop

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Harwood Smoked Sausage Pork and Beef Rope
    8 oz $3.00
  • Green Cabbage
    12 oz $0.99
  • Russet Potato
    12 oz $0.89
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    6 oz $3.99
  • Large Fuji Apple
    1 medium (about 6 oz) $1.99
  • olive oil
    1 tablespoon
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon
  • black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • caraway seeds
    1/2 teaspoon
  • water
    1/4 cup
  • Dijon mustard
    1 tablespoon
  • apple cider vinegar
    1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the skillet ingredients:

    • Slice 8 ounces smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds.
    • Core and thinly slice 12 ounces green cabbage.
    • Cut 12 ounces russet potato into 1/2-inch cubes.
    • Thinly slice 6 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion.
    • Core 1 medium Fuji apple, about 6 ounces, and cut it into thin wedges.
  2. Stir together 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar to make the mustard glaze.

  3. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and sauté until browned, 4 to 5 minutes; transfer it to a plate.

  4. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to the skillet, followed by the prepared potato and onion. Season with 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Sauté for 4 minutes, then add 1/4 cup water, cover, and cook until the potato is nearly tender, about 7 minutes.

  5. Uncover and add the prepared cabbage and apple with 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds and 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Sauté until the cabbage is tender-crisp and lightly browned, 6 to 7 minutes; the cured sausage and mustard provide additional seasoning.

  6. Return the browned sausage to the skillet and add the mustard glaze. Toss over medium heat until the glaze clings and the sausage is steaming at 140°F, about 2 minutes.

  7. Divide the sausage, cabbage, apple, and potatoes between two shallow bowls, spooning the pan glaze over the top.

Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling balances the smoky sausage, tangy mustard, and lightly sweet apple.