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### 🍳 How to Make Southern Fried Cabbage with Smoked Sausage:
1. **Cook the sausage** in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. **Sauté onion and garlic** in the sausage drippings (add a little butter if needed) until soft and fragrant.
3. **Add chopped cabbage** to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and any additional spices.
4. **Stir and cook**, allowing the cabbage to wilt and caramelize in spots — this adds amazing flavor.
5. **Return the sausage to the skillet** and stir everything together. Cook until the cabbage is tender and everything is well combined.
6. **Serve hot**, straight from the skillet — it’s even better the next day!
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### 📝 Tips & Variations:
* Add **a splash of vinegar or a pinch of sugar** to balance the richness.
* Want a low-carb meal? Skip the cornbread and serve it on its own — it’s filling enough!
* Try using **bacon instead of sausage**, or use both for extra flavor.
* Add **diced bell peppers** for color and sweetness, or **hot sauce** for a fiery finish.
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### A Southern Staple That Feels Like Home
This **Southern Fried Cabbage with Smoked Sausage** isn’t just a dish — it’s tradition. It’s the kind of recipe passed from one generation to the next, made with love and shared around full tables. Whether you’re new to Southern cooking or grew up with this on your plate, it’s one you’ll want to keep in regular rotation.
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