Here’s a super simple, old-fashioned slow cooker cabbage recipe that turns basic wedges into a tender, flavorful side 🥬✨
🥬 Slow Cooker Cabbage Wedges (3 Ingredients + Cabbage)
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 large head green cabbage, cut into wedges
- 1 lb smoked sausage (or kielbasa), sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
(Salt & pepper optional, but not required.)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Place cabbage wedges in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2️⃣ Add sausage slices over and around the cabbage.
3️⃣ Pour in chicken broth and dot the top with butter.
4️⃣ Cover and cook:
- LOW for 6–7 hours
- or HIGH for 3–4 hours
5️⃣ Cabbage should be tender but not mushy. Spoon some of the broth over the top before serving.
🌟 Why It Works
- The butter adds richness.
- The sausage flavors everything as it cooks.
- The broth keeps it tender and juicy.
Optional Add-Ins
- Minced garlic
- Onion slices
- Red pepper flakes for heat
It’s simple, budget-friendly, and perfect with cornbread or mashed potatoes.
If you’d like, I can also share a Southern bacon version or a low-carb keto version.
