Description
This Slow Cooker Cabbage, Potatoes, and Smoked Sausage recipe is a comforting, hearty meal perfect for busy days. Combining tender cabbage, baby potatoes, and flavorful smoked sausage slow-cooked with spices and broth, it’s an effortless dish that delivers rich taste and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 small head green cabbage, cored and chopped
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Meat
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Core and chop the small head of green cabbage. Halve or quarter the baby potatoes if they are large. Slice the onion and mince the garlic cloves to have everything ready for the slow cooker.
- Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Add the chopped cabbage, potatoes, sliced onion, and smoked sausage rounds into the slow cooker. This layering will ensure even cooking and blending of flavors.
- Add Seasonings and Liquids: Sprinkle the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika over the ingredients. Drizzle the apple cider vinegar and pour chicken broth on top to provide moisture and flavor during cooking.
- Mix Gently: Stir gently to combine all ingredients with the seasonings and liquids, distributing flavors evenly without breaking up the vegetables.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Cook until the potatoes are tender and cabbage is soft but still holds some texture.
- Finish and Serve: Just before serving, stir in the optional unsalted butter for extra richness and flavor. Serve the dish warm as a fulfilling main course.
Notes
- Use kielbasa, andouille, or your preferred smoked sausage variety for different flavor profiles.
- Add carrots or green beans to the slow cooker for additional color, texture, and nutrition.
- Leftovers reheat well and make a comforting next-day meal.
