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Mustardy Grilled Cabbage and Kielbasa

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Cabbage Kielbasa and potatoes on a cream platter
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Tim Ferro

Mustard and sausage lovers, this one’s for you. Smoky kielbasa and charred-but-still-crisp cabbage, all drizzled with a bright mustardy dressing, become a full, bulked-up meal thanks to seasoned small potatoes. When wrapped in a foil packet, they become perfectly tender in just under half an hour on the grill, making them a simple addition to any dinner you’re already lighting a fire for. Don’t be shy about showering on dill at the end—the herb brings some welcome freshness to the plate.

What you’ll need

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

Vegetable oil (for grill)

1

lb. small red potatoes, halved, quartered if larger

1

tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt

½

tsp. garlic powder

½

tsp. smoked paprika

4

Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Freshly ground pepper

1

Tbsp. mayonnaise

1

Tbsp. Dijon mustard

3

Tbsp. whole grain mustard, divided

1

small head of savoy cabbage, cut through core into 2"–3"-thick wedges

1

12-oz. kielbasa, quartered crosswise, then halved lengthwise

3

Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Torn dill (for serving)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate with vegetable oil. Combine 1 lb. small red potatoes, halved, quartered if larger, 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, ½ tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. smoked paprika, and 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a medium bowl, season generously with freshly ground pepper, and toss to combine. Scrape out onto a large sheet of foil; reserve bowl. Bring foil edges together to make a packet; crimp to seal tightly. Place on grate; cook potatoes until tender, 25–28 minutes.

    Step 2

    Whisk 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp. whole grain mustard, and 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in reserved bowl to combine. Rub mayonnaise mixture over 1 small head of savoy cabbage, cut through core into 2"–3"-thick wedges, working between leaves; reserve bowl. Grill cabbage, turning halfway through, until tender and both cut sides have deep brown marks, 7–9 minutes. Transfer to a platter.

    Step 3

    Grill one 12-oz. kielbasa, quartered crosswise, then halved lengthwise, turning halfway through, until charred in spots, about 10 minutes. Transfer to same platter.

    Step 4

    Whisk 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, remaining 2 Tbsp. whole grain mustard, and remaining 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil in reserved bowl. Set dressing aside.

    Step 5

    Arrange potatoes on top of kielbasa and cabbage. Drizzle reserved dressing over. Scatter torn dill on top and season with more pepper.

    To make without a grill: Preheat oven to 400°. Spread seasoned potatoes out on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; roast until just tender enough to pierce with a knife, 25–30 minutes. Remove from oven. Heat broiler. Add dressed cabbage and kielbasa to baking sheet with potatoes; broil, turning halfway through, until cabbage is tender and charred in spots and kielbasa is browned, 10–14 minutes.