Slow-Cooker Cabbage, Potatoes and Bacon
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
- Total Time: 3 hr 15 min
- Preparation Time: 15 min
- Cooking Time: 3 hr
- Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories 142, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 421 mg, Carbohydrates 24 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g
Discover the magic of slow cooking with this timeless Irish-inspired dish that transforms simple ingredients into comfort food perfection. Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day or simply craving hearty, home-cooked flavors, this cabbage and potato recipe delivers tender vegetables infused with rich, smoky bacon goodness. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing the aromatic spices and savory bacon to meld beautifully with the potatoes and cabbage, creating a dish that's both satisfying and surprisingly light. It's the kind of meal that fills your home with wonderful aromas while you go about your day.
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 small cabbage, coarsely chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 medium potatoes (approximately 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 strips center-cut bacon, diced
- 8 ounces Irish lager beer such as Harp, or use reduced-sodium chicken stock
Instructions
- Spray the interior of a large slow cooker crock with nonstick cooking spray. Layer the chopped cabbage at the bottom, followed by the onions, then gently toss to mix. Add the potatoes, caraway seeds if using, teaspoon salt, and teaspoon black pepper. Scatter the bacon pieces over the potatoes and pour the Irish beer or chicken stock on top.
- Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 3 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low. Stir gently before serving to combine flavors.
