Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet My Smoky Sweet Weeknight

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) smoked kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch (1.2 cm) rounds
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (or neutral oil)
• 1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter (optional, for richer flavor)
• 1 large yellow onion (about 8 oz / 225 g), thinly sliced
• 1 small head green cabbage (about 1 lb / 450 g), cored and thinly sliced (about 6–8 cups shredded)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp (15 g) Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp (2 g) smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
• 1 tsp (5 g) granulated sugar or maple syrup (optional — helps caramelize and balances acidity)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (start with 1/2 tsp salt)
• 2 tbsp (8 g) chopped fresh parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)
• Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional, for heat)