Lazy Slow Cooker Cabbage and Sausage (Only 4 Ingredients!)
A hassle-free weeknight meal with tender cabbage and savory pork-free sausage in a rich, buttery broth. This effortless American comfort food is perfect for busy families.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3h
- Total Time: 3h 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Comfort Food Recipes
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free (if omitting butter)
Ingredients
Scale
1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 to 2.5 pounds), 1 pound pork-free smoked sausage (e.g., chicken or turkey kielbasa), 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
Core and cut cabbage into thick wedges
Slice sausage into 1/2-inch rounds
Place cabbage and sausage in slow cooker
Add cubed butter and chicken broth
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours
Notes
Use any fully cooked pork-free smoked sausage (chicken, turkey)
Vegetable broth or water can substitute chicken broth
For bold flavor, add minced garlic or herbs (thyme/rosemary)
Serves 4-6
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge with sausage
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg