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Slow Cooker Cabbage with Bacon Recipe

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  • Author: Michelle
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A flavorful and easy slow cooker cabbage dish with crispy bacon, stone ground mustard, and smoky paprika, perfect as a comforting side or light main course.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 6 oz bacon
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 head cabbage
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard
  • 1/4 cup chicken bone broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Cook Bacon and Onion: Begin by preheating a large skillet and adding chopped bacon and diced onion. Cook until bacon is crispy and onions are lightly browned.
  2. Prepare Cabbage: Slice off the cabbage stem and cut the cabbage in half. Remove the core and cut cabbage halves into large pieces about 1 1/2 to 2 inches each.
  3. Assemble in Slow Cooker: Place the cabbage pieces into the slow cooker and top with the cooked bacon and onions, including the extra bacon grease for added flavor.
  4. Mix Sauce: Whisk together the stone ground mustard, chicken bone broth, smoked paprika, and minced garlic until combined, then pour this mixture evenly over the cabbage.
  5. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours until the cabbage is tender and infused with the bacon and mustard flavors.
  6. Season and Serve: Before serving, season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm and enjoy this comforting dish.

Notes

  • Store leftovers for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator; freezing is not recommended due to texture changes.
  • Reheat leftovers on a low-power setting in the microwave to preserve flavor and texture.
  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when mixing the sauce.