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Slow Cooker Red Cabbage
Slow Cooker Red Cabbage is a vibrant side dish made by shredding red cabbage and combining it with onion, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and ground cinnamon. Cooked slowly over several hours, it develops a tender texture and a balance of sweet, tangy, and mildly spiced flavors that enhance its natural earthiness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
73 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 550 g red cabbage shredded
- 1 onion small; peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients in to the slow cooker, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Cook on low for 5 hours.
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Notes
- Replacing vinegar with water reduces color vibrancy but softens acidity.
- Use a food processor or coarse grater to shred cabbage efficiently.
- Spices like ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and touches of orange zest or juice can be added for festive variation.
- Grated apples, pears, or cranberries enhance texture and flavor.
- A splash of red wine adds depth to the dish.
- Fill your slow cooker between half and three-quarters full to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Double the recipe quantity if your slow cooker is large.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
374mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1535IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
80mg
(89%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1535IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.