GALABKI (REAL POLISH STUFFED CABBAGE)
Pronounced go-WOM-bki, also known as cabbage rolls. This recipe is the REAL Polish stuffed cabbage that came from my Aunt Ginny's mother in law straight from Poland. It is THE BEST EVER!! You will not be disappointed!
Provided by Linda Kauppinen
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 6h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Golabki Filling: 1. Cook your rice according to package directions. 2. While rice is cooking, Slice rind from salt pork. 3. Dice the salt pork and place in large frying pan. 4. Melt down until salt pork browns. 5. Remove salt pork with slotted spoon, leaving drippings in the pan. Dispose of browned salt pork 6. Add onions to drippings and saute' until soft. 7. Put ground beef in large bowl and add cooked rice, salt and pepper. 8. Remove cooked onions from drippings with slotted spoon when soft, leaving drippings in the pan. Add onions to the meat mixture.
- 2. In a large pot, add the tomatoes breaking them up. Heat slowly.
- 3. Fill another very large stock pot with water, enough to cover cabbage heads. Bring to a boil. Add cored cabbage heads to the boiling water. Bring to a boil again and cook cabbage until leaves are pliable. Remove cooked cabbage into colander to drain. Separate leaves. DO NOT discard torn or outer leaves!!
- 4. You will need another VERY large stock pot. Put the salt pork rind fat side down on the bottom of the pot. Spoon salt pork drippings in, enough to cover the bottom of the pot. Take the large "extra" cabbage leaves and layer on top of the salt pork and drippings (this will prevent the stuffed cabbages from sticking during cooking).
- 5. Trim thick vein off of the back of the cabbage leaf. Place mounded tablespoon of meat mixture on the cabbage leaf (the amount is dependent on the size of the leaf being used so it could be more or it could be less), closest to the veined end of the leaf. Roll the end of the leaf over the meat, fold the sides in and continue rolling. Continue until all cabbage leaves are stuffed.
- 6. Layer the stuffed cabbages into the prepared pot. Shred the remaining cabbage leaves and spread over the top layer of stuffed cabbages. Pour the warmed tomatoes over the layer of shredded cabbage. Cover pot. Slowly bring to a gentle bubble. Turn down and simmer slowly for 4 hours, until cabbage is done.
- 7. **NOTE: We have also done this using a big turkey enameled roaster with lid in the oven and it works great. You do everything the same using the roaster instead of the stock pot and bake covered in the oven at 350 for 3-4 hours. Enjoy!!
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Emmanuel Trust
truste@hotmail.comThis recipe is a waste of time and money.
JAMES234 KINDLE
kindle.j17@hotmail.comI would not recommend this recipe.
Anil Sangsong
a-sangsong@yahoo.comThe cabbage rolls were bland and the sauce was too sweet.
Jemiseye Oluwatosin
oluwatosinjemiseye51@aol.comThe recipe was too complicated and the cabbage rolls took too long to make.
Akaid hossain
akaid.hossain36@yahoo.comI had a hard time finding cabbage leaves that were large enough.
Shamim Akhter
shamima@yahoo.comThe cabbage rolls were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.
Rakel
rakel85@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a party and everyone loved it.
Ionut Furdui
furduii@aol.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Polish stuffed cabbage dish.
Thangavel Sudha
t@aol.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the cabbage rolls turned out great! The sauce was especially delicious.
Anam Ejaz
a.ejaz100@gmail.comThese cabbage rolls were delicious! The filling was moist and flavorful, and the cabbage leaves were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Nshimyijuru Tito
t@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The cabbage rolls are so flavorful and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a good stuffed cabbage dish.
Mdmusa Islam
m_i@aol.comThis is a great recipe for stuffed cabbage. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Lazy Lexi
lazy11@yahoo.comThese cabbage rolls were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved them. The cabbage leaves were tender and the filling was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.
L Ramirez
ramirez_l41@hotmail.co.ukI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but I'm so glad I did! The cabbage rolls were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the cabbage leaves were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recip
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o.channel@hotmail.comI made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The cabbage rolls were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an authentic Polish stuffed cabbage dish.
Nazeer Nazeer
nnazeer47@hotmail.comThis is the best stuffed cabbage recipe I've ever tried! The cabbage leaves were so tender and the filling was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.