Cabbage and Sauerkraut for the Crock Pot

Transform simple ingredients into hearty comfort with this flavorful Cabbage and Sauerkraut for the Crock Pot recipe. Featuring fresh green cabbage, tangy sauerkraut, sweet carrots, and aromatic sautéed onions, this dish is gently slow-cooked to perfection in a savory broth spiked with apple cider vinegar, paprika, and caraway seeds. Perfect for busy days, this easy-to-prepare, set-it-and-forget-it recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep before your Crock Pot does the rest. Whether served as a satisfying side dish or paired with sausages, potatoes, or crusty bread for a complete meal, this warm and wholesome creation shines as a delicious ode to classic comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head (medium, about 2 pounds) green cabbage
• 16 oz (drained) sauerkraut
• 1 large (sliced) onion
• 2 medium (sliced into rounds) carrots
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Core and chop the green cabbage into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Rinse and drain the sauerkraut to reduce excess saltiness if desired.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Layer the chopped cabbage, sauerkraut, sliced carrots, and sautéed onions in the Crock Pot.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the liquid mixture over the ingredients in the Crock Pot, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 8

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 9

Stir the dish gently before serving, and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish or pair with sausages, potatoes, or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2216.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	917.6

Total Fat 31.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g
Cholesterol 18.1mg	0%
Sodium 6735.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.7g	0%
Total Sugars 68.7g
Protein 29.5g	0%

Vitamin D 18.1IU	0%
Calcium 698.4mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 4033.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.9%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 59.2%