Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Name: Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 1/2 cup uncooked rice; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 egg; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 large head of green cabbage; Pot of boiling water; 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 2 cups sauerkraut, drained; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chicken broth; Fresh dill, chopped; Sour cream

Savory Cabbage Rolls with a Paprika Kick

Traditional Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls filled with a hearty mixture of pork, rice, and spices, simmered in a tangy sauerkraut and paprika sauce.

3 h
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Filling

1 lb ground pork

1/2 cup uncooked rice

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon paprika

1 egg

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Cabbage Rolls

1 large head of green cabbage

Pot of boiling water

For the Sauce

1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes

2 cups sauerkraut, drained

1 teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup chicken broth

For Garnishing

Fresh dill, chopped

Sour cream

Preparation

Preparing the Cabbage Leaves

Boil Water

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Peel Cabbage Leaves

Carefully core the cabbage and gently peel off the leaves.

Blanch Leaves

Blanch the leaves in boiling water for 3-5 minutes until pliable. Remove and let cool.

Making the Filling

Combine Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine ground pork, rice, onion, garlic, paprika, egg, salt, and pepper.

Mix Filling

Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Portion Filling

Lay each cabbage leaf flat and place about 2 tablespoons of filling at the base.

Do not overfill the cabbage leaves, as this can cause them to burst during cooking. Pro Tip: Use a sharp knife to trim the thick part of the cabbage leaf rib to aid in rolling.

Cooking Process

Rolling & Tucking

Roll the cabbage leaf around the filling, tucking the sides as you go to create a secure roll.

Layering

In a large pot, layer half of the sauerkraut and sauce mixture at the bottom. Place rolls seam side down on top.

Cover & Simmer

Top with remaining sauerkraut and sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 2 hours.

Plating & Serving