Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Cabbage

Discover the perfect balance of tangy and sweet with this Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Cabbage recipe—a slow-cooked comfort dish brimming with flavor. Tender green cabbage is paired with thinly sliced onions, grated carrots, and a harmonious blend of apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and tomato paste for a mouthwatering sauce that infuses every bite. Sprinkled with a touch of optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal as a hearty side dish or a light vegetarian main course. With just 15 minutes of prep and a low and slow 6-hour cook time, this crock pot favorite transforms humble ingredients into a rich, flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Serve it warm and let the robust sweet and sour flavors shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head (medium, about 2 lbs) Green cabbage
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage, rinse it thoroughly, and slice it into thin strips.

Step 2

Peel the yellow onion and slice it thinly. Peel and grate the carrots.

Step 3

In the crock pot, melt the butter by setting the pot to low heat, or microwave the butter and add it to the pot.

Step 4

Layer the cabbage, onion, and carrot into the crock pot evenly.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, water, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 6

Pour the sauce evenly over the cabbage, onion, and carrot mixture.

Step 7

Gently stir the contents of the crock pot to ensure the sauce coats the vegetables evenly.

Step 8

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking if possible.

Step 9

Once the cabbage is tender and the flavors are well incorporated, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve the sweet and sour cabbage warm as a side dish or enjoy it on its own as a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1445.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	651.2

Total Fat 24.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 65.8mg	0%
Sodium 2778.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.9g	0%
Total Sugars 61.6g
Protein 16.2g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 480.8mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 2480.4mg	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: 31.8%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 58.9%