Low Carb Smoked Sausage & Cabbage Recipe

This easy Smoked Sausage & Cabbage recipe is low carb, flavorful, and family-friendly. It’s one of those simple one-skillet meals that come together so quickly.

This easy Smoked Sausage & Cabbage recipe is low carb, flavorful, and family-friendly. It’s one of those simple one-skillet meals that come together so quickly. It is naturally gluten-free, sugar-free, and low-carb, and it tastes fantastic.

Note: If you are gluten-free, check the nutritional information and ingredient list on the exact ingredients you use in your kitchen. Varying brands may add gluten to their products, or if there is a high sensitivity, make sure to look for brands made in a gluten-free facility.

Is Smoked Sausage Ok on Keto?

Sausage is made from chicken, pork, beef, turkey, or a combination; therefore, it is perfect for the keto diet.

Is cabbage a low carb good?

Absolutely! At only 2.31 net carbs per cup of shredded cabbage, it is a low-carb food recommended vegetable for the keto diet.

Ingredients:

• Smoked Sausage – The protein of choice in this recipe is smoked sausage. I used a nitrate-free beef sausage. You can use different kinds of smoked sausage such as chicken sausage, kielbasa, andouille sausage, polish sausage, or turkey sausage.
• Butter – Adds fat and flavor to the recipe.
• Diced onion & minced garlic – Onions add rich flavor, and garlic infuses depth and aroma to the dish.
• Fresh cabbage pairs nicely with many different proteins, especially smoked sausage. 
• Sugar-Free BBQ sauce – I have linked my homemade low-carb friendly bbq sauce in the text below.
• Water – Used as the liquid to steam the cabbage.

Instructions for Cabbage & Smoked Sausage Recipe

I have included a step-by-step tutorial below to show you how easy this recipe was to prepare.

Step 1: Cut the smoked sausage into pieces, then sauté in a skillet.

 

Step 2: Remove smoked sausage from the skillet and add shredded cabbage, onion, garlic, and butter. Cover and cook on low/medium heat for 10 minutes.

Step 3: Stir the cabbage, add water, and continue to cook covered until it reaches the desired tenderness.

Step 4: Add the smoked sausage back to the skillet of fried cabbage. Finally, add the secret ingredient to making the flavor pop, homemade sugar-free bbq sauce. 

Tip: If you don’t want to make the keto bbq sauce homemade, you can use a store-bought variety without added sugar. The homemade sauce has a greater depth of flavor.

Yum! It’s such an easy and delicious weeknight meal. I love that clean-up is quick since it’s a one-pan meal.

Variations to this Recipe:

• Vary the protein – You can use different kinds of smoked sausage such as chicken sausage, kielbasa, andouille sausage, polish sausage, or turkey sausage.
• Variety of Veggies – Add other low-carb vegetables to the cabbage, such as chopped bell pepper, mushrooms, a few chopped cherry tomatoes, and/or celery.
• Add broth for more flavor – Instead of water, add chicken broth (veggie broth would work as well) for a greater depth of flavor to the cabbage.
• Convenience makes it easy – Use a bag of prechopped cabbage instead of fresh cabbage.

What to Serve with Sausage & Cabbage?

A simple garden salad is always an easy option. You could also pair it with Keto Cheddar Bar Garlic Biscuits. 

How Can I Store This Recipe?

Cabbage and smoked sausage can be stored 3-5 days in the fridge. To rewarm, you may need to add a touch of broth or water to keep it from drying out. You can store it in the freezer in freezer-safe containers or storage bags for up to 3 months.

Note: If you love cabbage, make sure to try my keto fried cabbage recipe for a delicious low carb side that pas

More Keto Sausage Recipes

• Keto Smoked Sausage with Peppers & Onions Skillet
• Low Carb Cheesy Smoked Sausage Soup
• Keto Sausage Platter with Cheese
• Easy Keto Sheet Pan Sausage & Vegetables
• Keto Smoked Sausage and Broccoli Casserole
• Italian Sausage Parmesan Bake

You can access all of my Keto/Low Carb Recipes in my Keto/Low Carb Recipe Index or follow me on Pinterest for fabulous Keto/Low Carb Recipe Ideas.