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by Stacy  36 Comments

Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Cabbage

Crock Pot Italian Cabbage and Sausage

I’m going to be honest – this post is gonna be short and sweet. Andy is on my lap, pressing buttons (making it nearly impossible to write), and he’s been whiny all day because of his teeth. Annie has spent the day doing things like trying to encapsulate her brother in the laundry basket and hiding the raw honey in her nightstand drawer. Sooooooooo, let’s do this crock pot thing fast. And please ignore any random letters that might show up.

Crock Pot Italian Cabbage and Sausage

I have recently discovered that I love cabbage. For years, I hated it. I hated the smell – it made me want to yak. But I figured out this year that I just hated the way that it had been prepared. I love it roasted in wedges and I’m addicted to Buffalo Crack Slaw.

Then I sorta dreamed up this recipe when I had an extra head of cabbage in the fridge. And man, did I hit the jackpot with this one! It’s really easy and very frugal if you find the sausage on sale.

Crock Pot Italian Cabbage and Sausage

I cooked this for 6 hours, but it could probably go 8 without a problem…the cabbage would just cook down more. You only want the cabbage nice and tender – love me tender, Elvis.

It smells divine while cooking – better than some cabbage that smells like…well, like gas from behind.

And now, I must go. Annie is poking me with a stick and I think there is snot on my hand.

Elvis has left the building.

Sdfkaeroaewir <– Andy says “Hi.”

Italian Cabbage and Sausage

Crock Pot Italian Cabbage and Sausage

  • 1 medium head cabbage
  • 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
  • 2 cups tomato sauce (16 ounces), unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  1. Slice cabbage. Place in a greased 5 quart crock pot.
  2. Place sausage on top of cabbage.
  3. In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and honey.
  4. Pour over cabbage and sausage.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until cabbage is tender.

Note: I used a slotted spaghetti spoon to serve this. The crock will be VERY full but it will cook down. No worries.

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Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  1. Colletta says

    October 18, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    Can you use can red cabbage instead

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    • Julie Chittock says

      October 29, 2017 at 10:48 am

      Yes! It will change the color of your final product slightly, but should still taste just as yummy.
      Julie, HH Team

      Reply
  2. Kisha says

    November 15, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    This sounds a wonderful dish. I look forward to trying this recipe tonight. I love your tips! I can’t wait to come back and give your my thoughts.

    Reply
    • Kisha says

      November 15, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      So sorry for all my typos. This sounds “like” a wonderful dish. I look forward to trying this recipe tonight. I love your tips! I can’t wait to come back and give you my thoughts.

      Reply
  3. TLC says

    March 30, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    One word: YUMMY! I work nights so by the time I was awakened by the unbelievable aroma, it was almost ready! TLC

    Reply
  4. duane osborne says

    March 27, 2014 at 7:42 am

    i am making this now thought i would try something diffrent i used italian meatballs instead of smoked sausage hope it turns out just as good!!!

    Reply
  5. Aletta says

    February 22, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I’m making this recipe tonight and it smells great. I haven’t tasted it yet, but I can’t wait to try! Thank you for sharing it.

    Reply
  6. bizzy mommy says

    January 15, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    this has become a weekly staple! yum!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      January 15, 2014 at 4:21 pm

      So glad to hear it!!

      Reply
  7. Christine says

    October 29, 2013 at 10:29 am

    I made this the other day… and it was a Very Big Hit with my kids! They even ate the leftovers for lunch at school! Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Margaret says

    February 19, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    I tried this recipe today added some sweet onions and russet potatoes (chopped in bite size pieces). Needless to say it was delicious. And with the potatoes I just put some in a bowl and devoured it. No need for a side dish and given the cabbage was .50 and sausage was 2.5 i think the frugal in me will definitely revisit this again. Great way to get more greens in me. Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 20, 2013 at 6:58 am

      Frugal recipes are the best ones! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Rebecca says

    February 16, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    I need to try this in my crockpot – I have been making this dish for years on the stove-top. I guess the main difference is that I also put onions (like a previous poster) and chilles if I have an open can. Lastly, I use chicken stock instead of tomato sauce for the liquid – because I always have so much chicken stock to use up. However, I really really like the tomato sauce idea too – I always seem to have some leftover after I make pasta. Thanks for sharing all of your awesome recipes:)

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 16, 2013 at 3:32 pm

      So, what you’re saying is…your recipe is nothing like mine. LOL

      Reply
  10. Marie says

    February 15, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Stacy, let me start by saying I’m a huge fan!! Your recipes & tips are awesome!! Now on to the cabbage… I make a similar recipe in the crockpot that you might enjoy. Similar to yours, I layer ( in this order)the cabbage, then quartered red potatoes, onion slices, cut up smoked sausage, some black pepper & some cajun seasoning, & 1 cup water. Cook on high 6-8 hours. My whole family loves this!! Thanks, for sharing all your wisdom with us!! 😉

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 16, 2013 at 8:37 am

      Man, I LOVE red onions! That sounds delicious!

      Reply
  11. Jessica Smartt says

    February 15, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    I agree…love that you kept in the message from your son 🙂 Made me laugh. My Grammy says if you include a pinch of baking soda in your cabbage, it won’t make you – ahem – smell up the room later. FYI. 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 16, 2013 at 8:37 am

      Smart Grammy.

      Reply
  12. Amber says

    February 15, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    Hahaha, as I was trying to read this recipe, and now type, my 3-yr-old son keeps pushing buttons and messing me up! LOL!
    I love cabbage and smoked sausage, so will definitely try this soon. I’m sure my hubby would love it! Yum! (Ok, seriously, it just took me 5 minutes to type this, because of all of my son’s “corrections”)
    uhhuhhj=———tytreweqasz 😉

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 15, 2013 at 5:18 pm

      Girl, I’m not even gonna tell you how long it took me to write that post. LOL

      Reply
  13. sherrie says

    February 15, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Hello to those precious babies!!! I just love how you don’t pretend to be super momma and you always keep it real. I used to HATE cabbage bc I seriously thought eating cabbage aborted cabbage patch kids. I have eaten it recently and it’s eh, but not the greatest. I really wanna try this, but I seriously doubt my kids would eat it. Their palates go little beyond burgers, tacos and cereal. UGH!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 15, 2013 at 5:20 pm

      Ugh for sure. Annie enjoyed it if that helps?

      Reply
  14. Monika says

    February 15, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Do you use nitrate/nitrite-free sausage and kielbasa? If so, I want to know where you find it!! I love cabbage but have not cooked with it in close to 9 years because my husband cannot stand it. I miss it. 🙁

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 15, 2013 at 5:21 pm

      I use nitrate free sausage and kielbasa when I can find it. My store doesn’t always have it. They do now always carry nitrate free sausage (YAY!) but I just found the nitrate free kielbasa this week after I had already made this. 🙂 Isn’t that always how it works? I figure once and a while won’t preserve us. 😉

      Reply
  15. Denise says

    February 15, 2013 at 10:54 am

    I too have a new found love for cabbage. I will be trying this very soon, thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 15, 2013 at 11:19 am

      🙂 I hope you enjoy it!!

      Reply
  16. Faith Storms says

    February 15, 2013 at 10:06 am

    Would Napa cabbage work for this recipe? I bought some for a salad this week and didn’t use all of it.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 15, 2013 at 11:19 am

      I think it would work great!

      Reply
  17. Anabelle says

    February 15, 2013 at 9:49 am

    LOL! You’re so funny, Stacy! This looks great! I love cabbage. I will definitely have to try it. Not sure if my boys (husband and 7-year-old) will try it though…oh well…more for me! 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 15, 2013 at 11:20 am

      YEAH! Eat it all, mama!

      Reply
  18. Shannon says

    February 15, 2013 at 9:18 am

    I also used to not like cabbage until I had it in a veggie soup recently. Now I try to find different recipes to use it up in. This sounds good & frugal! What a great combination. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 15, 2013 at 11:20 am

      I’ll have to try it in veggie soup too!

      Reply
  19. Shawna says

    February 15, 2013 at 8:24 am

    Looks yummy… I love cabbage too and sausage! And “Hello!” back to Andy… baby’s first post! LOL

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 15, 2013 at 11:21 am

      Whew….that was only part of it. I deleted the rest he wrote. LOL

      Reply
  20. Rita says

    February 15, 2013 at 8:08 am

    This look SOOOO good! Thank you for sharing…I must try….

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      February 15, 2013 at 8:14 am

      Yes, you must! 🙂

      Reply


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