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Slow Cooker Cabbage With Bacon

A tender, savory cabbage side dish slow cooked with smoky bacon, onion, broth, and simple seasoning. This comforting recipe is easy to prepare and pairs well with pork, chicken, sausage, cornbread, or classic family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Family Favorites, Side Dish, Slow Cooker, Vegetable Side
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 127 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head cabbage chopped
  • 8 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Add the chopped cabbage to a lightly greased 4-quart or 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle the chopped bacon over the cabbage.
  • Add the sliced onion on top.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours, or on high for 2–3 hours, until the cabbage is tender and the bacon is cooked through.
  • Stir gently before serving warm.

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, brown the bacon first before adding it to the slow cooker. Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7.7gFat: 6.4gSaturated Fat: 2.2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 625mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 5.3g
Keyword bacon, cabbage, Easy Side Dish, slow cooker, southern-style