SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE ROLLS

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Mother used to make this recipe once a week for the Deli where she worked. They sold a ton of these every Wednesday. I am going to post it for the original recipe but will include the cut down version for 4-8 people also. They are my Favorite of all cabbage rolls, because they remind me of sauerbraten. So Tasty.

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 16

20 heads of cabbage (1 head)
1 1/4 c flour (1 tbsp.)
20 c raisins (1 cup)
20 lb ground beef - 80 or more % lean (1 lb.)
30 c cooked rice (1 1/2 c.)
2 1/2 c grated onion (2 tbsp)
6 2/3 Tbsp salt this amount is 6 tbsp plus 2 tsp ( 1 tsp)
1 1/2 c chopped green pepper (1/4 cup)
20 medium onions, sliced (1 onion)
4 gal tomatoes, canned italian style with juice (1 -15 oz can)
20 bay leaves (1-2 leaves)
2 1/2 c vegetable oil (2 tbsp)
10 c water ( 1/2 c.)
2 1/2 c brown sugar (2 tbsp)
2 1/2 c lemon juice (2 tbsp)
5 c ground ginger snaps (1/4 c.)

Steps:

  • 1. Cut core out of cabbage and place in large pot of boiling water to soften outer leaves. Using tongs, grab the stem end of the leaf and pull it off as it softens. Place leaves on paper towel lined pan for use later. When you have enough leaves to wrap the amount of rolls you want, remove the remainder of the cabbage head and let cool. When cool, chop coarsely (or shred) and reserve. Slice onions and reserve.
  • 2. Grease and flour the pans (casserole 10x17 or so) Place chopped Cabbage and sliced onions in bottom of the pan.
  • 3. Combine rice, beef, 1/2 the raisins, grated onion, green pepper, salt and pepper. Mix well and measure into 4 ounce rolls. Wrap rolls in softened cabbage leaves, tuck in the ends and place rolls, seam side down, on top of the cabbage and onions in the pan.
  • 4. When all rolls are made, sprinkle with the remaining raisins, and bay leaves and spread the tomatoes over all.
  • 5. Combine Oil, Brown sugar, water, lemon juice and gingersnaps, mix well and pour over the top of the rolls.
  • 6. Cover the casserole with foil and poke a few holes in the foil to let steam escape. Bake 1 1/2 hours at 350 Degrees.
  • 7. The large recipe makes 4 full length steam pans of about 24 rolls each. Small recipe makes 6-8 servings.

Josh Linkner
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I'm always looking for new cabbage recipes, so I'm excited to try this one.


Nazeer Aliyukucheri
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I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to see what I can substitute.


Theodore Senior
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This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm up for the challenge. I love the combination of sweet and sour flavors.


MD. ARIYAN OVI
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I'm not a big fan of cabbage rolls, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try. The sweet and sour sauce sounds intriguing.


Sardar Assam
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook cabbage, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. Can't wait to try it!


Aditya Chy
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This recipe is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.


Dashaun Thomas
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I'm definitely adding this recipe to my rotation. It's a great way to mix things up and try something new.


UniQuE
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I'm giving this recipe 4 stars because it was a bit time-consuming to make, but the end result was worth it.


Christina Crompton
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Overall, this recipe is a solid choice for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Monalisa Ndlovu
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I thought the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Diba Guyo
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cabbage rolls turned out a bit bland. Maybe I didn't use enough seasoning?


Md Mehdi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. I had some in my fridge and wasn't sure what to do with it, but this recipe saved the day.


Shaji Memon
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the sweet and sour sauce.


TJ O
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The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was impressive. My family loved it and asked for seconds.


Charlie Garriock
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I love the unique twist of using cabbage leaves instead of traditional grape leaves. It adds a nice crunch and a pop of color to the dish.


Cassi Ott (Cass)
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I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but I have to admit, this recipe won me over. The flavors and textures blend together beautifully. Definitely a keeper!


opio Kaloli
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Holy moly! This sweet and sour cabbage rolls recipe is a total game-changer. Who would have thought that cabbage could be the star of the show? The tangy sauce perfectly complements the tender, savory filling, and the texture is out of this world.