Braised Apples and Sausage is one of my favorite savory and sweet fall meals! The cabbage adds some great color and savory flavors and I like to serve it all over a quick mashed potato!
Preheat oven to 350F˚. Add olive oil to a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add sausages and cook for 3-4 minutes per side so they get some sear on them.
Remove sausages from the skillet (they are still mostly uncooked). Add sliced cabbage to the skillet along with garlic, shallot, vinegar, stock, salt and fennel seeds. Bring mixture to a simmer.
Add apple wedges and press them into the cabbage mix. Then add sausages on top. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and transfer to oven. Braise at 350˚F for 25-30 minutes until the sausage is cooked through and the apples and cabbage are tender.
Meanwhile, boil potatoes in lightly salted water until they are fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Then drain and mash with butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper for rustic mashed potatoes.
Serve the sausages, apples, and cabbage mixture over the mashed potatoes. Garnish with scallion or chives.