Slow Cooker Cabbage with Bacon
Cabbage is typically NOT a food that is known to tempt everyone around the table, but with this recipe, you’ll win over the veggie-skeptics! Slow cooker cabbage and bacon takes a basic veggie and transforms it into a delicious option with special added ingredients. Discover how easily you can create a new favorite side dish with this nutrient-packed food!
Servings 6
Calories 167kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 6 oz bacon
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 head cabbage
- 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard
- 1/4 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preheating a large skillet and adding chopped bacon and diced onion. Cook until bacon is crispy and chopped onions are lightly browned.
- Slice off cabbage stem and cut cabbage in half. Remove core and cut cabbage halves into large pieces (about 1 1/2 – 2 inches each).
- Place cabbage in slow cooker and top with bacon and onions (include extra bacon grease).
- Whisk together mustard, bone broth, and paprika, and pour mixture over cabbage.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. I don’t recommend freezing leftovers due to textural changes.
- Reheat on a low-power setting in the microwave.
- Add a little crushed red pepper for extra spice!
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg