Slow Cooker Cabbage with Bacon
This Slow Cooker Cabbage with Bacon 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!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 83kcal
Cost: Recipe $5.37 / Serving $0.54
Ingredients
- 5-6 slices bacon ($0.60)
- ¼ cup bacon grease, reserved ($0.00)
- 1 cup onion, sliced thinly ($0.91)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced ($0.20)
- 1 large head cabbage, chopped, about 8 to 10 cups ($3.28)
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth ($0.31)
- 1 teaspoon salt ($0.01)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.02)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar ($0.04)
Instructions
- Cook bacon. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, reserve ¼ cup of the grease, and crumble the bacon into small pieces. Set aside.
- Prep cabbage. Wash the cabbage, cut it in half, then quarter it. Remove and discard the hard core. Chop into roughly 1-inch pieces and place in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Assemble. Add the reserved bacon grease, sliced onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar, and crumbled bacon to the slow cooker.
- Cook. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the cabbage is tender.
- Finish. Stir well before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Fat substitutes. Replace bacon grease with ¼ cup unsalted butter or use about ⅔ cup cooked bacon crumbles.
- Broth swap. Water plus chicken bouillon can be used in place of chicken broth.
- Flavor tip. Apple cider vinegar adds balance and brightness. Adjust to taste if preferred.
- Storage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheating. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
Nutrition
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
