Stovetop Sausage Celery Apple (Printable)

A hearty stovetop meal combining savory sausage, crisp celery, and sweet apple flavors in one pot.

# What you'll need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 lb smoked or fresh sausages (pork, chicken, or turkey), sliced into thick rounds

→ Vegetables & Fruit

02 - 4 celery stalks, sliced
03 - 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or similar), cored and chopped
04 - 1 large onion, diced
05 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Pantry & Liquids

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
09 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
11 - 1 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Optional Garnishes

14 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# How to make it:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned. Remove sausages with a slotted spoon and set aside.
02 - Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery to the same pan and sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add chopped apples and return sausage slices to the pan, mixing well.
05 - Pour in broth, then stir in Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
06 - Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
07 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Hearty and budget-friendly
  • Comforting one-pot meal
02 -
  • Use any type of sausage you prefer chicken or turkey sausages make this dish lighter
  • For a vegetarian version substitute sausages with plant-based alternatives and use vegetable broth
03 -
  • Try different types of sausages to vary the flavor profile
  • Add more herbs like rosemary for extra aroma
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