Seared Savoy Cabbage with Mixed Sausages

A hearty dish featuring crispy seared savoy cabbage wedges served alongside a variety of succulent sausages, topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and fresh tarragon. Accompanied by a tangy mustard vinaigrette, this dish combines classic comfort food with elegant presentation.

6 servings
53 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
  • pounds savoy cabbage
  • 1 cup crustless bread cubes
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds mixed sausages
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Season heavily with salt. Cook cabbage wedges until crisp-tender but not falling apart, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Pulse bread cubes in a food processor until coarse crumbs form; transfer to a medium bowl. Add mustard powder and stir to coat.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs; stir frequently until golden, 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Whisk 3 tablespoons oil, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Season mustard vinaigrette with salt and pepper.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over high heat until smoking. Working in 2 batches and adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil between batches, sear cabbage wedges until dark and crispy edges form on both cut sides, 3-4 minutes per side.

    15 min

  5. 5.

    Cook sausages in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through (time will vary depending on variety and whether fresh or fully cooked).

    15 min

  6. 6.

    Transfer cabbage to a platter; arrange sausages around. Scatter breadcrumbs and tarragon over. Serve mustard vinaigrette on the side.

    5 min