fred

West TN, TN
Updated on Apr 21, 2012

My daughter cut this recipe from a magazine years ago and it has become a favorite. The lady who posted it said she didn't know who "Fred" was or why it was named "Fred", but "Fred was just Fred in their house." So it has continued in ours. I do know that it's one dish that is a comfort food.

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method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces package butterball turkey smoked sausage (you can use regular smoked sausage if you prefer)
  • 2 - 3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into chucks
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium apple, (optional) peel, deseed and chop into chunks
  • 1/2 medium head of cabbage, coarsely chopped
  • - small amount of evoo (extra virgin olive oil)
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • - pinch or two of red pepper flakes, optional and according to your taste
  • - salt and black pepper to your taste

How To Make fred

  • Step 1
    In a large skillet, melt butter, add EVOO and heat over medium heat.
  • Step 2
    Slice smoked sausage into about 3/4" slices and add to heated butter/EVOO. While browning meat to desired brownness, cut up vegetables. Add to skillet and cover. Turn down heat so as not to burn. Cook until tender.

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Keyword: #potato
Keyword: #sausage
Keyword: #SMOKED
Keyword: #cabbage
Ingredient: Turkey
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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