Best 4 Pigs In Blankets German Cabbage Rolls Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey that harmonizes diverse flavors and textures with our delectable duo of Pigs in Blankets and German Cabbage Rolls. These time-honored recipes, deeply rooted in culinary traditions, offer a symphony of savory delights, perfect for any occasion.

Savor the Pigs in Blankets, a classic party favorite, where juicy pork sausages are lovingly wrapped in a cozy blanket of flaky puff pastry. Each bite reveals a burst of succulent flavors, complemented by the golden-brown pastry that shatters in your mouth.

Embark on a taste adventure with German Cabbage Rolls, a hearty and comforting dish that showcases the best of Central European cuisine. Tender cabbage leaves envelop a savory filling of ground pork, rice, and aromatic spices, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. The result is a symphony of flavors and textures that will warm your soul and leave you craving for more.

These recipes are not just culinary delights; they are also a testament to the power of food to bring people together. Gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and create these culinary masterpieces that will leave lasting memories.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PIGS IN A BLANKET



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head green cabbage, cored and separated into 12 leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
8 ounces ground round
1 teaspoon thyme
salt & pepper
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
1/2 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the cabbage leave for about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and cook onions until tender. Stir in green pepper and garlic and cook for three minutes. Stir in crumbled ground round and cook until meat is browned. Add thyme and season to taste. Stir in 1 cup crushed tomatoes and simmer gently for 2 minutes. Stir in cooked white rice and toss to coat. In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup crushed tomatoes and chicken stock and spread out in bottom of baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lay each cabbage leaf out flat ad place about 3/4 cup of rice mixture in center of leaf. Fold in sides of leaf and roll up. Place seam side down in baking dish. Cover dish with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes. Serve each cabbage roll up with a little sauce and garnish with chopped parsley

NANA'S GOLABKI (POLISH STUFFED CABBAGE)



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I remember whenever nana made these and I was around I would giggle because she had told me what the word Golabki meant. She pronounced it gawumpkey and told me it meant little pigeons. For some reason as a child I found that amusing. No..there are no pigeons involved in the recipe, lol. My Grandma Gerri (German) Used to call...

Provided by Deneece Gursky

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 12

about 12 to 14 cabbage leaves
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (lean)
3/4 c cooked white rice
1 egg slightly beaten
1 large onion chopped fine
1/4 to 1/2 c italian bread crumbs
salt and pepper (to taste)
garlic powder (we love garlic so i use alot)
granulated onion or onion powder (to taste)
1 egg
4 cans tomato soup (i use campbells)
parmesian cheese grated

Steps:

  • 1. Put cabbage leaves in a shallow pan and cover with boiling water, allow to soak in water just until leaves are tender (ANOTHER MEMBER, SHELLY WEIRAUCH, SHARED THIS TIP WITH ME AND I WANTED TO SHARE IT WITH ALL OF YOU:I wanted to share a trick I read elsewhere about working with the cabbage. Freeze the cabbage raw. When it defrosts, the leaves are easily workable and you do not have to worry about burning your fingers. No pre-cooking needed. This worked wonderfully! THANKS SHELLY GOING TO TRY THIS NEXT TIME I MAKE THEM!)
  • 2. In a large bowl mix all ingredients except cabbage leaves, parmesian cheese and tomato soup until mixed well.
  • 3. Using clean hands form meat mixture into oblong rolls and place each one on top of cabbage leaf. (seam side facing down) Over lap sides and ends of leaves over meat, tucking in edges to secure.
  • 4. In a baking pan, pour tomato soup plus 1/2 can water for each can of soup. stir to mix water in completely. Add salt pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parmesian cheese to soup and stir till mixed in.
  • 5. Arrange stuffed cabbage rolls in baking pan with the folded side down. Sprinkle with additional parmesian
  • 6. Cover and bake in 350 preheated oven for about an hour and half or until cooked thru (depends on size of rolls you made) (Baste every 15 or 20 minutes with the tomato soup juice)
  • 7. Serve with my garlic mashed potatoes, using the tomato soup sauce as a gravy. Yum soooooooooooo delish!

PIGS IN THE BLANKET AKA STUFFED CABBAGE



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I started with Mom's recipe and modified it over the 25 years of my marriage. Also I learned a method of rolling the "pigs" from one of Martha Stewart's books.

Provided by Mama Cee Jay

Categories     German

Time 2h30m

Yield 24 cabbage rolls, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 lb pork sausage
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups white rice, cooked and cooled
1 large cabbage
2 (28 ounce) cans whole canned tomatoes, crushed with a fork
32 ounces chicken broth (organic or homemade is best)
olive oil, to coat roasting pan
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Wilt head of cabbage in large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove cabbage from pot, cool slightly and separate leaves, taking care not to break the leaves.
  • Mix ground beef, sausage, cooked rice, garlic salt, paprika and pepper. Form 3 inch balls. Place meatball into cabbage leaf and fold leaf around the ball. Place roll into a large square of cheesecloth, cover and twist ends of the cloth to shape and tighten the roll. Remove cabbage roll and repeat until all filling is used.
  • In a large roasting pan which has been coated with olive oil, place layer of cabbage rolls (folded side down), cover with 1 can of tomatoes, and repeat. Pour chicken broth over the layers.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Cover roasting pan and bake for 2 hours or until until cabbage is tender. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.6, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 91.7, Sodium 902.5, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 8.2, Protein 32.7

PIGS IN BLANKETS (GERMAN CABBAGE ROLLS)



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We always made these at harvest time when the neighbors got together and filled silo. This is how I learned to make them from my grandmother.

Provided by sklhczech

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 2h

Yield 16 rolls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cabbage
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup rice, cooked
1 onion, chopped
1 cup tomato juice
1 cup water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and onion. Salt and pepper to taste. Drain grease. Stir together rice and browned ground beef and set aside.
  • Bring a large kettle of water to a boil and remove from heat.
  • Carefully remove 16 leaves from the head of cabbage and put leaves in the water and let set until wilted.
  • Remove a leaf from the water with tongs, take a good sized tablespoon of the hamburger-rice mixture into the leaf and wrap leaf around the burger mixture. May need to secure with a toothpick to keep closed.
  • Place in a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Repeat with remaining leaves and burger mixture.
  • When you have used all the mixture, pour tomato juice and water over top of cabbage rolls.
  • Cover and bake for an hour at 325.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage: For the best results, select a large, firm cabbage with tightly packed leaves. Savoy cabbage or green cabbage are both good choices.
  • Blanch the cabbage leaves: This helps to soften the leaves and make them more pliable, making it easier to roll them up.
  • Don't overfill the cabbage rolls: This will make them difficult to roll and may cause them to fall apart during cooking.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Get creative with your fillings! You can use ground pork, beef, or turkey, as well as rice, vegetables, and spices.
  • Brown the cabbage rolls before baking: This will help to develop flavor and give the rolls a nice crust.
  • Serve with your favorite sauce: Cabbage rolls are traditionally served with a tomato-based sauce, but you can also use a cream sauce or even a simple gravy.

Conclusion:

Pigs in blankets and German cabbage rolls are both delicious and comforting dishes that are perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these dishes at home. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give these recipes a try!

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