Best 4 Green Cabbage Braised In Beer And Sausage Recipes

Green cabbage braised in beer and sausage is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. Dutch oven is very important to cook this dish because it allows the cabbage to braise slowly and evenly and that creates a tender and delicious result. The combination of the slightly bitter cabbage, the sweet caramelized onions, the savory sausage, and the hoppy beer creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

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BEER BRAISED CABBAGE

Beer Braised Cabbage image

A great side dish for pork.

Provided by Deb Newell

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, minced
½ cup light-bodied beer
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 small head cabbage - halved, cored, and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in beer, mustard, and thyme. Lower heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add cabbage and vinegar. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is wilted and tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 118.6 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

SAUSAGE SMOTHERED IN RED CABBAGE

Sausage Smothered in Red Cabbage image

My grandmother used to make this one. To pamper your budget, serve this with mashed potatoes, mustard pickle and pumpernickel bread.

Provided by Karen Long

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 small head red cabbage, shredded
1 apple, cored and diced
3 teaspoons salt, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

Place the cabbage in a large kettle, and add the diced apple, 2 teaspoons of the salt, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil then simmer, covered, about 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
In hot butter, saute the onion until golden. Add the onion to the cabbage along with 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, vinegar and sausage. Cook, covered, 20 to 30 minutes until sausage is heated through. To serve, spoon the cabbage onto a heated platter, topping it with the sausage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 2296.8 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

SIMPLE BEER-BRAISED CABBAGE WITH BACON RECIPE - (4.2/5)

SIMPLE BEER-BRAISED CABBAGE WITH BACON Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by á-31592

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 strips bacon, halved crosswise
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 medium (about 2 pounds) green cabbage, quartered, cored and thinly sliced
12-ounce bottle or can beer (any variety)
Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, turning as needed, 5 to 6 minutes in all. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan, then return it to medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the cabbage and toss occasionally in the pot for 3 or 4 minutes, or until the cabbage begins to wilt and is well mixed with the onions. Pour in the beer and bring to a simmer over medium-high. Partially cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium-low, then simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and most of the liquid is evaporated. Crumble the reserved bacon and stir it into the cabbage. Serve hot or warm.

CABBAGE AND SAUSAGES BRAISED IN BEER

Cabbage and Sausages Braised in Beer image

This is an easy weeknight recipe that we make often. I use fully cooked sausages - either Brats or Kielbasa.

Provided by Sandyg61

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 29m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 lb kielbasa, cut in 4 pieces
1 tablespoon mustard
1/2 cup beer
1 lb cabbage, cored and shredded (1/2 medium head)
salt and pepper

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sausages and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Add the beer and mustard and simmer until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
Add the cabbage, stir to combine, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir again and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes until the cabbage is wilted but still green.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.6, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 90, Sodium 1138.7, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 15.7

Tips:

Use a large pot or Dutch oven to braise the cabbage. This will ensure that the cabbage has enough room to cook evenly.
Slice the cabbage thinly so that it cooks quickly and evenly.
Use a variety of sausages for added flavor. Andouille, kielbasa, and bratwurst are all good options.
Add a variety of vegetables to the pot for a more nutritious meal. Onions, carrots, and celery are all good choices.
Use a good quality beer for braising the cabbage. A dark beer, such as a stout or porter, will add a rich flavor to the dish.
Season the cabbage with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
Cook the cabbage until it is tender, but still has a little bit of crunch.
Serve the cabbage with mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes, or crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Braised cabbage in beer and sausage is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. The cabbage is tender and flavorful, the sausage is juicy and savory, and the beer adds a rich and complex flavor to the dish. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be made in one pot.