Instant Pot Cabbage With Sausage Or Pepperoni

Instant Pot Cabbage with Sausage or Pepperoni

This is a quick and easy recipe for a flavorful and healthy side dish made in your Instant Pot. You can use either sausage or pepperoni, depending on your preference.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
• 12 ounces nitrate-free uncured pepperoni or sausage, sliced
• 1 large green cabbage, cored and chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced




• 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth




• 1/2 cup marinara sauce




• Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Cooking Guide:

1. Set your Instant Pot to Saute mode. Add the olive oil and heat it up.
2. Add the sausage or pepperoni and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook for an additional minute, until softened.
4. Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for another minute, until slightly softened.
5. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and marinara sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cancel the Saute mode and close the lid of the Instant Pot. Make sure the pressure valve is set to “Sealing.”
7. Pressure Cook on High for 4 minutes.
8. Once the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Then, carefully release any remaining pressure manually.
9. Open the lid and fluff the cabbage with a fork. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can use browned butter instead of olive oil.
• Add other vegetables to the pot, such as chopped carrots, bell peppers, or celery.
• If you like your cabbage more tender, you can pressure cook for an additional minute or two. However, be careful not to overcook it, as it can become mushy.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• This dish can be easily made vegetarian by omitting the sausage or pepperoni.

Enjoy this delicious and easy Instant Pot Cabbage with Sausage or Pepperoni!