The Best Southern Style Cabbage in the Instant Pot

Name: The Best Southern Style Cabbage in the Instant Pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 head fresh cabbage (Mine was about 3 pounds); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6-7 ounces smoked sausage (sliced into rounds) (I use andouille.); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups broth (Chicken, beef, or vegetable is fine. I used beef.); salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Y’all, if you’ve ever had my Southern cabbage cooked the old-school way, you’re gonna love this Instant Pot twist. I’ve been sharing tried-and-true comfort food recipes for over a decade, and this one hits every time. It's smoky, savory, and perfectly tender in minutes. It’s proof that you can keep all that down-home flavor, even on a busy weeknight.

Updated at: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:36:08 GMT