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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes

    Published: Dec 29, 2021 Modified: Apr 10, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Slow Cooker Cabbage with Bacon

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    This slow cooker cabbage recipe is packed with delicious flavors in every bite and requires very little effort to make- making it a perfect side dish for any occasion. With bacon, garlic, and onions scattered throughout, you know it's going to be good!

    a white bowl filled with cooked cabbage and bacon

    I love this bacon and cabbage slow cooker recipe. It's so simple and easy to make that we would live off of it if we could- no joke, everyone loves cabbage and bacon around here, and requests for this dish come in every time I bring home a new head of fresh cabbage.

    Cooking cabbage in the slow cooker is my favorite no-hassle way to do it because it's as easy as setting it in the pot and walking away while the crockpot does its thing. If you enjoy bacon and cabbage, then this recipe is sure to be a huge hit around your home like it is in mine!

    Leftover bacon? Try these great ideas- Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, Bacon Ranch Brussel Sprouts, Easy Spinach Bacon Quiche, or Maple Bacon Dip.

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's simple. Made with just a few ingredients and some basic seasonings, this recipe doesn't take much time or effort to prep, but it does require a little patience.
    2. Several servings. One batch of this cabbage and bacon mix will give you plenty of servings for the whole family to enjoy, and if you're lucky, there may even be some leftovers available for the next day!
    3. It is cheap! While bacon can be pricey, we only need a few slices. Cabbage is a very affordable veggie, and our seasonings may all be found in your pantry already, keeping this a frugal and budget-friendly side dish option.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
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    • 💬 Comments
    cabbage cut in half and quartered with large knife on wooden cutting board

    🥘 Ingredients

    Cabbage- You'll need a head of green cabbage for this recipe, but purple cabbage (or a blend of both) can be used instead.

    Bacon- We like to use hickory smoked bacon or applewood bacon for the best flavor pairing.

    Onion- This will give us a better depth of flavor and added sweetness.

    Chicken Broth- To bring some moisture and flavor to the recipe.

    Apple Cider Vinegar- Adding in a little vinegar really helps to elevate the flavors.

    Salt- A natural flavor enhancer.

    Minced Garlic- You can use minced garlic from a jar or fresh minced garlic depending on which you'd prefer.

    Black Pepper- Add in some pepper for a little flavorful boost.

    For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Slow Cooker
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make slow cooker cabbage with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Reserve grease and crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces (about ½ inch). Set aside.

    Wash and cut your cabbage, in half. Then slice again to quarter it. About 1 inch sized pieces. Remove the hard core from the 4 quarters and discard. Place at bottom of the slow cooker.

    Place all of the remaining ingredients into the crockpot (bacon, grease, salt, pepper, chicken stock, etc.)

    crockpot full of cabbage, onion, bacon and sasonings

    Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6.

    Stir before serving.

    crockpot filled with cooked cabbage recipe and a wooden spoon resting inside

    🧾 Substitutions

    Bacon grease. Instead of using bacon grease, you can use ¼ cup of sliced butter.

    Bacon. Instead of cooking your own bacon strips, you can replace them with ⅔ cups of bacon crumbles/bacon bits.

    Chicken broth. Water and chicken bullion can be used as a substitute.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    For this slow cooker bacon and cabbage recipe, make sure that the bacon that is added to the slow cooker has already been cooked until crisp. While the slow cooker can cook bacon fully, it will not get it nice and crispy. If raw bacon is added it will just be a pink rubbery mess.

    The apple cider vinegar doesn't do anything to really break down the dish but it does help to give an added flavor that pairs perfectly with everything else making it wonderfully savory and aromatic.

    💭 FAQs

    How long is slow cooker cabbage and bacon good for?

    Leftovers of this dish can be kept stored in an airtight or covered container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For best tasting results eat within 2 or 3.

    Can I reheat bacon and cabbage?

    Yes, simply place the cabbage in a pot on the stove over medium heat and stir almost constantly until heated through. You can also place a bowl of it in the microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring well at the halfway mark.

    What goes well with cabbage and bacon?

    This dish is perfect as-is for a main meal but if you want to make it into a side dish, feel free to serve it up with some hearty meat options. Foods like chicken, ham, or even pork roasts would be perfect for pairing together with this savory dish.

    white bowl willed with cooked cabbage and bacon

    More great side dish recipes to check out soon

    • Cornbread Bundt Cake
    • Instant Pot Cauliflower
    • Old Fashioned Creamed Corn
    • Instant Pot Green Beans

    📖 Recipe

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    Slow Cooker Cabbage

    This slow cooker cabbage recipe is packed with delicious flavors in every bite and requires very little effort to make- making it a perfect side dish for any occasion. With bacon, garlic, and onions scattered throughout, you know it's going to be good!
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 hours hrs
    Total Time 5 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 83kcal
    Cost Recipe $6.14 / Serving $0.61
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    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • 1 Large head cabbage, chopped (roughly 8-10 cups) ($2.46)
    • 5-6 slices Bacon ($2.16)
    • ¼ cup Reserved bacon grease ($0.00)
    • 1 Onion, sliced thin (1 cup) ($0.70)
    • 1 ½ cups Chicken broth ($0.45)
    • 1 Tablespoon Apple cider vinegar ($0.04)
    • 1 teaspoon Salt ($0.10)
    • 1 Tablespoon Minced garlic ($0.18)
    • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper ($0.05)
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    Instructions

    • Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Reserve grease and crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces (about ½ inch). Set aside.
    • Wash and cut your cabbage, in half. Then slice again to quarter it. About 1 inch sized pieces. Remove the hard core from the 4 quarters and discard. Place at bottom of the slow cooker.
    • Place all of the remaining ingredients into the crockpot (bacon, grease, salt, pepper, chicken stock, etc.)
    • Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6.
    • Stir before serving.

    Notes

    Substitutions
    • Instead of using bacon grease, you can use ¼ cup of sliced butter.
    • Instead of cooking your own bacon strips, you can replace them with ⅔ cups of bacon crumbles/bacon bits.
    • Water and chicken bullion can be used as a substitute.
    Recipe Tips
    • Make sure that the bacon is cooked to your desired crispness before adding to the pot. It will not crisp up in this dish.
    • The apple cider vinegar doesn't do much but does add flavor and depth (highly recommend) trying.
    More Tips
    • Storage. Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, for best results eat within 3.
    • Reheating. Place cabbage leftovers into a pot over medium heat and stir almost constantly until heated through. Serve warm and enjoy.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
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