Easy Slow Cooker Cabbage Brats
Embrace the comforting, savory flavors of this Easy Slow Cooker Cabbage Brats recipe—an effortless one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Juicy bratwurst sausages simmer to perfection alongside tender, flavor-infused green cabbage, tangy apple cider vinegar, and aromatics like garlic and onion, all bathed in a rich chicken broth. The optional addition of smoked paprika or caraway seeds elevates this hearty dish, adding layers of warmth and depth. With minimal prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, this low-carb, gluten-free meal requires just 20 minutes of prep time before allowing the magic to happen while you go about your day. Serve it piping hot with a dollop of mustard or a crusty loaf of bread, and enjoy a satisfying, homecooked meal with ease. Perfect for lovers of comforting, no-fuss slow-cooker recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Bratwurst sausages
- 1 head Green cabbage
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1.5 cups Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Caraway seeds (optional)
Instructions
Slice the cabbage into wedges or thick shreds, depending on your preference.
Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and brown the bratwurst sausages for 2-3 minutes on each side. This step is optional but enhances the flavor.
Place the cabbage, onions, and garlic into the slow cooker, spreading them evenly across the bottom.
Layer the browned bratwurst sausages on top of the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and caraway seeds (if using).
Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the cabbage is tender and the brats are fully cooked.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or vinegar, if desired, before serving.
Serve hot, optionally with mustard or a side of crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.4 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.6 g | 338% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 7723 mg | 336% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 84.6 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2404 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
