CABBAGE PACKAGES FILLED WITH CREAMED ONIONS, BACON AND SAGE

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Categories     Dairy     Onion     Pork     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Bacon     Winter     Cabbage     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large whole head green cabbage
1 large whole head red cabbage
4 quarts water
2 tablespoons salt
1 pound thick-sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
1 3/4 pounds onions (about 3 medium), thinly sliced
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Using sharp knife, cut deep cone-shaped incision into bottom of each cabbage; remove cores. Bring 4 quarts water and salt to boil in large saucepan. Add whole green cabbage and cook until leaves soften, about 7 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer cabbage to colander and drain, cut side down. Gently pull off 8 leaves. If necessary, boil leaves about 3 minutes longer until leaves are soft enough to bend easily. Trim thick ribs from leaves. Repeat with whole red cabbage.
  • Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Reduce heat to medium-low. Discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from skillet. Add onions and sauté until tender and just beginning to brown, about 20 minutes. Add cream, sage and fennel seeds. Simmer over medium heat until cream thickens, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter heavy large baking sheet. Place 1 cabbage leaf on work surface. Spoon scant 1/4 cup onion mixture onto center of leaf. Fold bottom of leaf over filling. Fold in sides. Continue rolling to enclose filling. Repeat with remaining cabbage leaves and onion mixture. Arrange packages seam side down on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with olive oil. Cover baking sheet with foil. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate.) Bake packages until heated through, about 25 minutes.

Nyl Nyl
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This is one of the best recipes I've tried in a long time. The flavors are incredible and the presentation is beautiful. Highly recommended!


Terry Mpofu
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I'm not sure what happened, but my cabbage packages didn't turn out so great. The filling was a bit dry and the cabbage leaves were tough. I think I'll need to practice a bit more before I can master this recipe.


Noor Gul
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The recipe was a bit unclear in some parts, but I managed to figure it out. The final dish turned out pretty good, though!


Abu Sayaed
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think next time I'll add more garlic and paprika to the filling.


Dominic Arviso
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I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The cabbage packages were a bit tricky to fold at first, but I got the hang of it after a few tries. The filling was creamy and savory, and the bacon added a n


Thebe Komane
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The flavors in this dish are out of this world! The creamed onions are so rich and creamy, and the bacon and sage add a nice smoky and earthy flavor. The cabbage packages are the perfect way to serve this dish because they hold everything together so


Has aN
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the way the creamed onions, bacon, and sage all come together in a harmonious blend of flavors. The cabbage packages are a great way to serve this dish because they hold everything together so nicely. I will definitely


Alamin Shek
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I'm not sure what happened, but my cabbage packages didn't turn out so great. The filling was a bit dry and the cabbage leaves were tough. I think I'll need to practice a bit more before I can master this recipe.


Olivia De Almeida
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This is one of the best recipes I've tried in a long time. The flavors are incredible and the presentation is beautiful. Highly recommended!


Ahmadey Aden
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The recipe was a bit unclear in some parts, but I managed to figure it out. The final dish turned out pretty good, though!


Taryn Mitchell
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think next time I'll use less bacon or omit it altogether.


Kitty LeStrange
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Easy to follow, delicious results!


Aqib Jarwar
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Just tried this recipe and I'm really impressed. The creamed onions, bacon, and sage combined together created a symphony of flavors that tantalized my taste buds. The cabbage packages held everything in place nicely and made for a visually appealing


Amara Kamara
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The cabbage packages turned out great! The filling was creamy and savory, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. The sage was a bit overpowering, but other than that, the dish was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Midge Pollard
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This recipe is an absolute delight! The combination of creamed onions, bacon, and sage is a match made in heaven. The cabbage packages held everything together perfectly and the flavors complemented each other beautifully. I highly recommend this dis