Here’s a simple and delicious way to make Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Cabbage, perfect for a hands-off, comforting meal:
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops
- 1 small head of cabbage, sliced into wedges or strips
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Optional: 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
Instructions:
- Sear the pork chops (optional but recommended):
Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops 2–3 minutes per side to lock in flavor. - Layer in slow cooker:
Place onions and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the cabbage on top, then place the pork chops over the cabbage. - Add seasonings and liquid:
Sprinkle paprika, salt, pepper, and optional herbs over everything. Pour chicken broth around the sides (not directly on top to keep seasonings in place). - Cook:
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until pork chops are tender and cabbage is soft. - Serve:
Spoon cabbage and onions onto plates, top with pork chops, and drizzle some cooking juices over the top. Great with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Optional twist: Add sliced apples or a splash of apple cider vinegar for a slightly sweet-tangy flavor that pairs wonderfully with cabbage and pork.
If you want, I can give a version with a creamy sauce that makes the cabbage extra rich and flavorful. Do you want me to do that?
