Best 3 Pork Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipes

Indulge in the hearty and comforting flavors of pork stuffed cabbage rolls, a classic dish that combines savory pork filling with tender cabbage leaves. This delectable meal is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring juicy ground pork seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, wrapped in velvety cabbage leaves that have been simmered in a rich tomato sauce. The result is a tantalizing dish that is both satisfying and nourishing. This article presents a collection of pork stuffed cabbage roll recipes, each offering unique variations on this timeless dish. From traditional Polish golabki to modern twists with a variety of fillings and sauces, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find the perfect recipe to create this iconic dish in your own home.

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EASY PORK-STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS

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I remember having this for our local high school (Hawaii), school lunch. This was always made with ground pork and the gravy poured over white rice. Also, for added heat, I use tabasco sauce on the cabbage rolls. Delicious!

Provided by MasakoHI

Categories Pork

Time 3h45m

Yield 10-12 cabbage rolls, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large head of cabbage
1 1/2 lbs ground pork
2 large eggs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

Steps:

Core the head cabbage and parboil in a pot of boiling water until cabbage leaves are pliable. Drain and set aside to cool.
Make filling:.
Mix together, the ground pork, eggs, salt and pepper.
Use a large ice-cream scoop and place one scoop of filling into core end of cabbage leaf and roll. I make the filling the size of a golf ball.
Place all the rolls, seam side down into large pot and pour the two cans of tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls. Simmer on low heat for about three to four hours. Cook until cabbage leaves are soft.
Serve over white or brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.3, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 265.8, Sodium 1195.7, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.3, Protein 48.5

PORK-STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS

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In this savory, mildly sweet dish green cabbage leaves are wrapped around a meat filling seasoned with tomato paste, apricot preserves, and sage.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes Ground Pork Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 small head green cabbage (2 pounds), cored
12 ounces lean ground pork
1 slice white sandwich bread, crumbled
1 medium carrot, shredded
3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/2 cup reduced-sodium canned chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

In a pot of boiling water, cook cabbage until outer leaves are bright green and pliable, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from pot. Pull off 8 leaves. Trim thick core from each leaf.
In a bowl, mix pork, bread, carrot, 2 scallions, tomato paste, preserves, 1/4 cup broth, sage, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place 1 cabbage leaf in a small bowl. Fill halfway with pork mixture; fold leaf over filling. Repeat with remaining leaves. Place rolls, seam sides down, in a single layer on a heatproof plate.
In a 12-inch skillet fitted with a round rack, bring 1 inch of water to a simmer over medium heat. Place plate with rolls on rack. Pour remaining 1/4 cup broth over rolls; sprinkle with remaining scallion. Cover; steam until firm, 12 to 15 minutes (add more water as needed). Serve with steaming juices and scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g

SWEET AND SOUR BRAISED PORK STUFFED NAPA CABBAGE ROLLS

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So, as much as we love Irish food (did we mention our obsession with Irish Soda bread?), we challenged Chef Ivan Flowers to deliciously incorporate our Maui Maid Teriyaki Marinade into some traditional Irish flavors. Well, he knocked it out of the park. If you use our All Natural Teriyaki Marinade, this recipe is gluten free!

Provided by MauiMaidTeri

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 head napa cabbage
1 lb fresh ground pork
1 (12 ounce) can whole san marzano tomatoes
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons pureed garlic
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups Chardonnay wine
2 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup all natural maui maid teriyaki marinade
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
2 lemons, juice of
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

Place cabbage in salted boiling water for 8 minutes with lemon juice.
Remove cool and separate into individual leafs. Make sure to slice middle ridge so the leaf is totally flat for rolling, reserve.
Heat a large sauté pan with olive oil over medium heat.
Place onions in pan and sweat for 7 minutes.
Add pork and sauté for another 10 minutes making sure to break up pork with a spoon as you sauté.
Add garlic puree and cook till garlic is caramelized.
Now add Teriyaki sauce and reduce till mixture has reduced.
Drain off excess liquid and cool mixture at room temperature.
Add cooked rice along with mascarpone cheese and chopped fresh tarragon. Combine well.
Take a tablespoon of mixture and place in cabbage leaf, roll tightly to form a cabbage burrito roll.
The Sauce.
Pulse tomatoes with the liquid in a blender for 20 seconds.
Add tomatoes to a pot along with vinegar, sugar, white wine and sweet chili sauce and reduce by 1/3.
Place cabbage rolls in a baking dish and cover with liquid by two thirds.
Cover with aluminum foil and place in a 350F degree oven for 25 minutes.
Serve in a bowl and drizzle sauce over cabbage.

Tips:

- To make the cabbage leaves more pliable, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes before stuffing. - If you don't have a meat grinder, you can finely chop the pork and beef instead. - Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the cabbage rolls so that they have plenty of room to simmer. - Serve the cabbage rolls with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Pork stuffed cabbage rolls are a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. They are also relatively easy to make, and they can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little bit of planning, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.