Slow Cooker Cabbage and Bacon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
370 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Slow Cooker Cabbage and Bacon
Description
This recipe cooks green cabbage chopped into bite-sized pieces with cooked bacon and its rendered grease in a slow cooker. Chicken broth or water, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings including garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes are stirred in to add depth. Cooking on high for 2.5 to 3 hours softens the cabbage while maintaining some texture.
The bacon contributes smoky, salty notes and fat that enrich the cabbage, while the vinegar adds a subtle tang to balance the richness. The spice blend enhances the dish with mild herbaceous and smoky undertones. The long, slow cooking allows flavors to meld and tenderize the cabbage evenly.
This cabbage and bacon preparation pairs well with various main courses, serving as a flavorful vegetable side. Garnishing with fresh parsley adds color and brightness just before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 green cabbage about 10 cups chopped, large head
- 12 ounces Bacon
- 1/4 cup bacon grease from cooking the bacon
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cut the cabbage in half through the stem, cut and discard the core and chop cabbage into 1-inch square pieces. Add to the slow cooker.
- Chop the bacon. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and once hot add the bacon. Cook until browned, save the grease.
- Add the bacon, bacon grease, apple cider vinegar, broth or water, salt, and pepper and other seasoning to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook on high for 3 hours. If you prefer a crisper texture, only cook for 2.5 hours on high.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 950mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 426mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 352IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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