Slow Cooker Cabbage Wedges (Only 3 Ingredients!)
If you’ve never tried cooking cabbage in a slow cooker, get ready to be amazed. This simple, no-fuss recipe transforms basic cabbage into a savory, buttery side dish with just three ingredients — and the results are absolutely delicious. Whether you’re looking for a new veggie to add to your weekly dinner rotation or want something cozy and satisfying without much effort, this dish delivers big flavor with minimal work.
🥬 Ingredients:
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1 head of green cabbage, cut into wedges
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½ cup (1 stick) of butter, sliced or cubed
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1 packet of dry onion soup mix (like Lipton)
That’s it! No chopping onions, no hunting for obscure spices, and no fancy cooking skills needed. Just layer, cover, and let the slow cooker work its magic.
🔪 How to Make It:
Start by removing any tough outer leaves from your cabbage and trimming the stem slightly — but keep the core intact. This helps the wedges stay together as they cook. Cut the cabbage into 6 to 8 wedges, depending on size.
Place the cabbage wedges into your slow cooker. It’s fine if they overlap or stack a bit. Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the top. Then, add the butter — either in thin slices or small cubes — scattered across the cabbage so it melts evenly as it cooks.
Set your slow cooker to LOW and cook for 4 to 6 hours. The longer cooking time allows the cabbage to become tender while soaking up all that savory onion flavor. The butter melds with the soup mix to create a rich, almost caramelized flavor that seeps into every layer.
If you want the edges a bit more browned or crispy, you can remove the lid during the last 30 minutes to let some of the moisture escape, or even finish it off under a broiler (if your insert is oven-safe).
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
This dish is incredibly versatile. It pairs beautifully with classic comfort foods like roast chicken, pork chops, meatloaf, or even corned beef. It also works well as a hearty side for vegetarian meals — just swap in a plant-based butter and a vegetarian onion soup mix.
For leftovers, try chopping the cooked cabbage and mixing it with noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. You can also add chopped bacon, sausage, or shredded chicken for a quick lunch the next day.
💡 Tips & Variations:
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Add moisture: If you like extra saucy cabbage, pour in ¼ cup of chicken broth or white wine before cooking.
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Spice it up: Add cracked black pepper or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
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Make it crispy: After slow cooking, transfer the cabbage to a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes to get crispy, browned edges.
Final Thoughts
Cabbage is one of the most underrated vegetables — affordable, nutritious, and surprisingly delicious when cooked well. This slow cooker recipe proves that you don’t need a long list of ingredients to make something amazing. Just three pantry staples and a few hours in the slow cooker are all it takes to create a dish that’s sure to wow your taste buds.
Let me know if you want to turn this into a printable recipe card or try a variation with other vegetables!
