Here’s a simple and flavorful way to make slow-cooked cabbage wedges with just three extra ingredients — perfect as a hearty side dish.
Slow Cooker Cabbage Wedges
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cabbage, cut into wedges
- 3 key ingredients:
- Butter or olive oil – adds richness
- Garlic (minced) – for aroma and flavor
- Chicken or vegetable broth – keeps cabbage moist and tender
- Optional seasonings: salt, pepper, paprika, or herbs
Instructions
- Prepare cabbage
- Cut the cabbage into 4–6 wedges, keeping the core intact so wedges hold together.
- Layer in slow cooker
- Place cabbage wedges in the slow cooker.
- Drizzle with butter or olive oil.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the top.
- Pour broth around (not over) the cabbage — about ½ cup.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Cabbage should be tender but still hold its shape.
- Season and serve
- Add salt, pepper, or a pinch of paprika before serving.
- Optional: drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar or squeeze lemon juice for extra brightness.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add bacon bits or sausage slices to the slow cooker.
- Slow-cooked cabbage can be served as a side or even as a main with roasted potatoes or grains.
- Keeps well in the fridge and reheats beautifully.
If you want, I can make a “5-ingredient slow cooker cabbage recipe” variation list, each with a different flavor profile — creamy, tangy, or even Asian-inspired — all super easy.
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