Savory Slow Cooker Red Cabbage

This savory slow cooker red cabbage recipe infuses the vegetable with a delicious blend of sweet and tangy flavors. The slow cooking method softens the cabbage while enhancing its natural sweetness. Perfect as a side dish for holiday meals or roasted meats, this dish is simple to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
ingredients
- 1 medium head red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 apples, cored and sliced
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
steps
- 1.
Grease the slow cooker with butter or cooking spray.
- 2.
Place the sliced red cabbage and chopped onion in the slow cooker.
- 3.
Add the sliced apples and raisins if using.
- 4.
In a bowl, mix together the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- 5.
Pour the mixture over the cabbage in the slow cooker.
- 6.
Toss everything to combine, making sure the cabbage is well coated.
- 7.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the cabbage is tender.
- 8.
Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- 9.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving warm.