Chicken Sausage, Apple and Cabbage Saute

Posting this recipe so I won't lose it before I get a change to try it... a regular occurrence around here! :) Recipe from the "Desperation Dinners" column in the (Raleigh NC) News & Observer.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons  vegetable oil
• 1  large onion (for 1 cup thin slices)
• 4  links  smoked chicken, sausage (12 oz, or any smoked sausage or kielbasa)
• 2  granny smith apples (about 1 1/2 lb, for 2 1/2 cup chopped apple)
• 1 1⁄2 lbs green cabbage (for 8 cup thinly sliced, loosely packed)
• 1  cup water
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar

Directions

1. In a 12", extra deep skillet with a lid, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Peel onion, slice into 1/8th inch thick slices, adding to skillet as you slice. Stir and cook.
3. Meanwhile, slice each sausage unto 1/2" pieces; set aside.
4. Core (but do not peel) the apples; chop into bite sized pieces.
5. Add apples and sausage to the skillet; stir well and cook over medium heat.
6. Thinly slice cabbage no larger than 1/4" wide slices for quick cooking; add to skillet.
7. Add water, butter, and honey; stir to mix well.
8. Bring liquid to a boil, cover skillet, and steam until cabbage is crisp tender, approx 5-6 minutes.
9. Uncover the skillet and sprinkle with pepper and vinegar; toss to mix.
10. Taste and add more vinegar if desired.
11. Serve immediately.