Slow Cooker Sausage & Cabbage

Description

This Slow Cooker Sausage & Cabbage is a simple, hearty comfort-food meal that practically cooks itself. Tender wedges of cabbage slowly simmer with smoky sliced sausage in a savory, buttery broth until everything is wonderfully soft and flavorful. It’s an easy one-pot dinner with humble ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or a satisfying family meal.

🥬 Ingredients

• 1 large head green cabbage, cut into wedges
• 1½ lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt, or to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the cabbage:
   Cut the cabbage into large wedges, keeping the core attached enough to help the wedges hold their shape. Place them in the slow cooker.
2. Add the sausage and onion:
   Scatter the sliced sausage and onion around and over the cabbage.
3. Season:
   Sprinkle with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
4. Add the broth:
   Pour the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce around the cabbage. Add the minced garlic and dot the top with butter.
5. Slow cook:
   Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the cabbage is very tender and the sausage is heated through.
6. Finish:
   Gently spoon the flavorful broth over the cabbage and sausage. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
7. Serve:
   Serve hot with plenty of the savory cooking juices.

🔥 Pro Tips

• Brown the sausage first for extra caramelized flavor.
• Don’t cut the cabbage too small—it can become overly soft during slow cooking.
• Add potatoes or carrots to turn it into an even heartier one-pot meal.
• A small splash of apple cider vinegar at the end balances the richness beautifully.
• For a richer broth, add an extra tablespoon of butter just before serving.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Enjoy it with cornbread, crusty bread, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, or green beans.