Instant Pot Kielbasa and Cabbage
Make this easy low carb Instant Pot Kielbasa and Cabbage meal with simple ingredients that deliver flavor. Not only is this a frugal meal, but it is keto-friendly and easy to make using the pressure cooker.
The recipe card at the bottom of the post has the full list of ingredients and instructions for your convenience. Before you scroll there, there is important information in the post!
How to cook Smoked Sausage in a Pressure Cooker
It is really easy to cook smoked sausage using an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Simply add a little oil or butter to the pan and turn on the saute mode. Add sliced kielbasa or smoked sausage to the Instant Pot and cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally to get all of the sides evenly heated.
Some recipes have you throw the kielbasa into the recipe without cooking it first, that is a fine option but you’ll get much more flavor for your whole dish if you saute it first!
Ingredients for this Instant Pot Kielbasa and Cabbage Recipe
Kielbasa is generally made from pork but occasionally you’ll find it available with beef or turkey. If you prefer not to use pork, look for an alternative smoked sausage.
- Cabbage
- Butter
- Onion
- Salt
- Kielbasa or sausage of your choice
- Chicken Stock (or beef or vegetable stock)
Tips and Steps for cooking Kielbasa and Cabbage in the Instant Pot
Making kielbasa and cabbage in the Instant Pot is not difficult at all! Just follow a few steps and you’ll have dinner ready in no time.
First, heat your pressure cooker or Instant Pot on saute mode and melt the butter then saute the onions.
Push the onions to the side and add the kielbasa.
Saute the kielbasa until the edges have browned (about 5 minutes, stirring regularly).
Add the chicken stock and deglaze the bottom of the pan (this is where there is a lot of flavor!). Quickly add the cabbage and salt and mix everything well.
Switch the Instant Pot to steam mode, and cook for 2 minutes. Make sure the steam valve is closed and the lid is securely closed.
This recipe is only about 6g net carbs per serving *if you use this for 4 servings*. However, if you’re feeding a family with smaller children, this could easily feed 6, especially if you serve this with some sides.
If you want to add extra cabbage to make this recipe stretch further, go for it. This will change the nutrition facts a bit.
More Low Carb Kielbasa or Smoked Sausage Recipes
Smoked Sausage and Cauliflower Cheddar Soup
Sausage and Green Beans Sheet pan Dinner
Keto Sausage and Sauerkraut Soup
Keto Sheet Pan Sausage & Veggies
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Instant Pot Kielbasa and Cabbage
Ingredients
- 8 cups Cabbage bite sided pieces
- 2 tbsp Butter (or oil if dairy-free)
- ½ cup Onion diced
- 1 tsp Salt more to taste
- 14 oz Polish Kielbasa 1lb is fine too
- ⅓ cup Chicken stock
Instructions
- In your Instant Pot, heat the butter on saute mode. Saute the onions for 2 minutes then push them to the side and add the kielbasa. Saute until lightly brown (5 minutes).
- Add the chicken stock to deglaze the pan. Some of it will evaporate.
- Add the Cabbage and salt. Stir well.
- Turn the IP to steam mode for 2 minutes. Close the lid and make sure the sealing valve is secured shut.
- Once the cooking cycle is done, do a quick pressure release by turning the Instant Pot steam valve to the open position. Careful, the steam is HOT.
- Total time to saute, steam, and release the steam is about 25 minutes.
- Serve using a slotted spoon.
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