Slow Cooker Cabbage and Bacon

Slow Cooker Cabbage and Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 large head green cabbage
• 200–300 g thick-cut bacon (or bacon strips)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the cabbage
   Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage and cut it into large wedges.
2. Prepare the bacon
   Cut the bacon into thick pieces or short strips.
3. Layer in the slow cooker
   Place the cabbage wedges inside the slow cooker. Scatter the chopped onion and garlic over the cabbage.
4. Add bacon
   Place the bacon pieces on top of the cabbage wedges.
5. Season
   Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Add the butter.
6. Add liquid
   Pour the chicken broth around the cabbage (not directly on top).
7. Cook

• Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours, or
• HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the cabbage is tender.

1. Serve
   Spoon some of the broth and bacon over the cabbage when serving.

Tips

• You can add sliced potatoes or carrots for a fuller meal.
• A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens the flavor.
• Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.