Slow Cooker Bacon and Cabbage is a cozy, hearty dish that combines tender cabbage with smoky bacon in a flavorful, hands-off meal. 🥓🥬
Ingredients
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 6–8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients
- Chop the cabbage, slice the onion, and cut bacon into pieces.
- Layer in the slow cooker
- Place onion and garlic at the bottom.
- Add chopped cabbage on top.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Scatter bacon pieces over the cabbage.
- Add broth
- Pour chicken or vegetable broth over everything to keep it moist.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the cabbage is tender and flavorful.
- Finish (optional)
- Stir in apple cider vinegar for a little tang before serving.
Tips
✔ Add carrots or potatoes for a fuller meal.
✔ Use smoked paprika or a dash of mustard powder for extra flavor.
✔ Serve as a side dish or over mashed potatoes or rice.
This slow cooker version makes cabbage tender and flavorful, with the smoky richness of bacon infusing every bite—minimal effort for maximum comfort. 😋
If you want, I can also share:
- 🥓 The trick to making bacon extra crispy in a slow cooker
- 🥬 How to make cabbage melt-in-your-mouth soft without turning mushy
