Hungarian Cabbage Rolls

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Hungarian Cabbage Rolls, a mouth-watering comfort food dish
in Main

Prep

2 hours

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

5 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 heads cabbage
4 -5 lbs ground boneless pork shoulder
8 -10 garlic cloves , chopped
2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
salt
pepper
1 cup hot water
4 ham hocks , cut in half
32 ounces sauerkraut , rinsed
16 ounces sour cream ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
595
Sugar
3g
Fat
42g
Hungarian Cabbage Rolls, also known as Töltött Káposzta, is a traditional Hungarian dish with a delicious twist. This hearty and comforting recipe is perfect for chilly days when you need something warming and satisfying. Cabbage rolls are made from rolled cabbage leaves filled with minced pork, garlic, and rice, seasoned with paprika, salt and pepper. The rolls are placed in a pan over a bed of sauerkraut and ham hocks, slow cooked until tender and served with a dollop of sour cream for richness and tang. This recipe is a true labor of love, but the final result is well worth the effort. This is comfort food at its finest and it will surely become a family favorite.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325°F
2.Boil the whole cabbage heads until the outer leaves fall off, cool and remove the leaves.
3.Mix together the meat, rice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4.Add paprika and hot water to create a paste, and add to meat mixture.
5.Roll into 3-inch meatballs and separate into eight equal batches.
6.Using each separate batch, place the meat mixture in the middle of each cabbage leaf and roll them up tightly.
7.Cut the ham hocks in half, layer them in a deep baking pan, and place the sauerkraut over the ham hocks.
8.Place the cabbage rolls seam-side down on top of the sauerkraut.
9.Cover with water until the rolls are completely submerged.
10.Cover tightly with foil and bake for approximately 3 hours until the cabbage rolls become tender and soft.
11.Serve hot with sour cream garnish.

PROS

These delicious and hearty cabbage rolls are packed with flavor and comfort.

The combination of pork, sauerkraut and seasoning makes for a great taste.

This is the ultimate comfort dish on a cold winter day.

CONS

This recipe requires quite a bit of preparation and cook time.

It can be difficult to remove cabbage leaves without tearing them.

The dish contains a lot of fat and calories, making it better suited as an occasional treat than an everyday meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the high calorie and fat content, the combination of pork, rice, and sauerkraut provides a good source of protein, vitamin C, and iron.
The dish can help to boost the immune system and keep the skin healthy.
However, it is important to enjoy this dish in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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