Sausage and Cabbage Stew

Slow-Cooker recipes are nice when dinnertime is busy but you've got free time earlier in the day. I especially like vegetables, which get sweet and savory when slow-cooked.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds savory sausage such as Andouille or Kielbasa
• 2 large carrots, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2-3 red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 red onion, frenched or julienned
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 small head of cabbage, chopped or julienned (about 2 cups total)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Brown the sausage in a skillet set over medium-high heat. When browned, remove from skillet and cut into 1/2 inch slices. Put sausage, carrots, potatoes, onion, and broth and cook in a slow cooker set on high for 3-4 hours (6-8 hours for low). In a medium bowl, toss the cabbage with the kosher salt and let sit for 2 minutes. Dump the contents of the bowl into the slow cooker and simmer for another 10-20 minutes on high.