Yes, you can cook **cabbage wedges and raw potatoes in a slow cooker together. It makes a simple, hearty side dish. 🥬🥔
🥬 Slow Cooker Cabbage & Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 medium cabbage, cut into wedges
- 4–5 potatoes, washed and quartered
- 1 onion, sliced (optional)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: smoked paprika or bacon for flavor
Instructions
- Place the quartered potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker (they take longer to cook).
- Add cabbage wedges on top.
- Sprinkle onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Pour broth over the vegetables.
- Add butter on top.
- Cook:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Tips
- If you add bacon, cook it first and sprinkle it on top before serving.
- Stir gently near the end so the cabbage absorbs the broth.
- Add carrots or sausage for a fuller meal.
✅ This dish pairs well with roast meat or sausage and becomes soft, flavorful, and slightly buttery after slow cooking.
If you want, I can also show you a very popular slow-cooker cabbage, potatoes, and sausage recipe (one-pot meal).