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A warm, comforting stew made with browned pork sausages, tender cabbage, and herbs—perfect for cozy meals or celebrating Irish flavors.

Irish Sausage & Cabbage Stew

A warm, comforting stew made with browned pork sausages, tender cabbage, and herbs—perfect for cozy meals or celebrating Irish flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: European
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pork sausages Irish bangers or bratwurst
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ head green cabbage chopped (~4 cups)
  • 4 cups beef or chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf optional
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. Brown sausages in olive oil, 2–3 mins per side. Set aside.
  2. Sauté onion & carrots until soft. Add garlic & cook 1 min.
  3. Stir in thyme, bay leaf, salt & pepper. Return sausages.
  4. Pour in stock & stir in cabbage. Bring to simmer.
  5. Cover & cook 20–25 mins on low until sausages are cooked & veggies are tender.
  6. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot with garnish.

Notes

  • Add Guinness for extra depth.
  • Freeze leftovers for future cozy meals.
  • Swap sausage types to suit your taste.