Description
A comforting and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring a whole cabbage cooked in a garlic lemon butter sauce with Parmesan cheese. This easy, hands-off dish delivers tender, savory cabbage wedges infused with bright citrus and rich garlic notes, perfect as a hearty side or light main.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium whole cabbage
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Dairy & Fats
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Liquids & Broth
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage: Remove any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage. Trim the stem slightly so the cabbage can sit flat but keep the core intact for stability during cooking.
- Make Garlic Lemon Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to combine all the flavors.
- Set Up Slow Cooker: Place the whole cabbage into the slow cooker. Pour the vegetable broth around the base of the cabbage to provide moisture during cooking. Drizzle the prepared garlic lemon butter evenly over the entire cabbage to ensure flavor penetration.
- Add Cheese and Cook: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the cabbage. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until the cabbage is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Slice and Serve: Carefully remove the cabbage from the slow cooker and slice it into wedges. Drizzle the cabbage wedges with the flavorful juices remaining in the slow cooker.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish the cabbage with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve the dish warm.
Notes
- Keep the core intact during cooking to help the cabbage hold together as it softens.
- Use vegetable broth to keep the dish vegetarian-friendly and add depth to the flavor.
- The Parmesan adds a subtle nutty flavor but can be omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker model and cabbage size; check tenderness after 4 hours.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed as a vegetarian main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
