Southern fried cabbage made with smoked beef sausage is a very quick and super delicious side dish or main meal. Full of tender and juicy cabbage, onions, and plump pieces of beef sausage.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the smoked beef sausage to the skillet and fry until each piece has began to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the butter to the skillet. Begin to add in the chopped cabbage. It may not all fit at first, but it will begin to wilt very quickly. Next add the onions and garlic and all of the seasonings.
Stir the cabbage until everything is combined and the seasoning is incorporated well. Add the 1/4 cup of water.
Cover the cabbage and simmer over medium for 10 minutes. Open the lid and stir it so that the pieces on the bottom do not burn.
Continue to simmer an additional 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Cabbage is done when it is tender.
Notes
If you prefer your cabbage super tender, continue to simmer with the lid on for a longer duration. Be sure to stir the cabbage frequently, as it will easily burn.