Cabbage Boil
This humble and deeply comforting Southern style cabbage boil simmers tender cabbage with smoky sausage and simple seasonings in a rich flavorful broth. It is an easy one pot meal that warms you from the inside out.
A hearty Southern one pot cabbage boil with smoked sausage and bold savory seasonings.
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Ingredients
Vegetables
Protein
Broth
Aromatics
Seasoning
Instructions
Brown the Sausage
In a large heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat, melt butter and add sliced smoked sausage. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes stirring occasionally until the sausage rounds are nicely browned on both sides and the fat has rendered out.
Saute the Aromatics
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic directly to the pot with the sausage drippings. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes stirring frequently until the onion softens and becomes translucent and the garlic becomes fragrant.
Add Seasonings and Broth
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika and crushed red pepper, stir for 30 seconds to bloom the spices. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to incorporate all that flavor into the liquid.
Add the Cabbage
Add the chopped cabbage wedges to the pot, pressing them down gently to submerge as much as possible. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer and cover the pot with a lid.
Simmer Until Tender
Cook covered for 20 to 25 minutes until the cabbage is completely tender and has absorbed the smoky savory broth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before ladling into deep bowls and serving hot.
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