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Slow Cooker Braised Cabbage and Bacon

This Slow Cooker Braised Cabbage and Bacon recipe is an easy comfort food side dish with tender cabbage and smoky bacon, perfect for family dinners, holiday meals, potlucks, and simple slow cooker cooking.
Course Main Course
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 6 quart slow cooker
  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 6 slices thick cut bacon chopped
  • 1 medium head green cabbage cored and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until mostly crispy. Drain the excess grease, leaving about a spoonful in the pan.
  • Put the chopped cabbage in the insert of your 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Add the cooked bacon, diced onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker insert on top of the cabbage.
  • Season the top with the salt and pepper, then pour in the chicken broth.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or until the cabbage is very soft.
  • Stir well before serving, check the seasoning and serve hot.