Slow Cooker Cabbage & Potatoes
This Slow Cooker Cabbage & Potatoes is a simple, wholesome, and budget-friendly side dish that’s packed with flavor. Tender cabbage wedges and buttery potatoes are slow-cooked with onions, garlic, and a savory herb broth until perfectly soft. It’s an excellent side for corned beef, roasted chicken, pork chops, or smoked sausage.
📝 Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage, cut into 6–8 wedges
- 2 lbs (900 g) Yukon Gold or baby potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2½ cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 bay leaves
Optional Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Cracked black pepper
- Extra butter for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the cabbage and cut it into large wedges, keeping the core intact so the wedges hold together. Peel and cube the potatoes into large bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: Layer the Slow Cooker
Spread the diced onion and minced garlic over the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the potatoes in an even layer, then arrange the cabbage wedges on top.
Step 3: Make the Broth
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Vegetable or chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dijon mustard
- Thyme
- Parsley
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
Pour the mixture evenly over the vegetables.
Top with the butter pieces and bay leaves.
Step 4: Cook
Cover and cook:
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
The potatoes should be fork-tender, and the cabbage should be soft but still hold its shape.
Step 5: Serve
Remove the bay leaves.
Carefully transfer the cabbage wedges and potatoes to a serving dish. Spoon the flavorful broth over the top and garnish with fresh parsley and cracked black pepper.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Corned beef
- Smoked sausage
- Roast chicken
- Pork chops
- Meatloaf
- Crusty bread or dinner rolls
💡 Tips
- Add sliced carrots or celery for extra vegetables.
- Stir in cooked bacon pieces before serving for a smoky flavor.
- For a richer broth, replace half of the vegetable broth with chicken broth.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for a delicious twist.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
⏱️ Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Total Time: About 7 hours
- Servings: 6
