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Old World Cabbage Rolls  


A nutritious boost on a classic, comforting dish! 

 

Prep Time: 35 minutes 

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes 

Servings: 24 cabbage rolls 

Author: Alizabeth Anderson

 

Ingredients 

Sauce 

  • 2 tablespoons tallow or avocado oil 

  • 1 medium onion finely chopped 

  • 5 cloves garlic minced 

  • 2cans of15-ounce tomato sauce 

  • 2cans of14.5-ounce petite diced tomatoes 

  • 2 tablespoon cider vinegar 

  • 4 tablespoons raw honey 

  • salt and pepper to taste 

 

Cabbage Rolls 

  • 1-2large head of green cabbage 

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage 

  • 1-poundold world ground blend 

  • 1 medium onion finely chopped 

  • 5 cloves garlic minced 

  • 2eggs 

  • 1 ½ cup long-grain parboiled white rice or cauliflower rice 

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley 

  • 1 teaspoon paprika 

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  • Directions 

    • Bring a large stock pot of water to boil.  Add the whole head of cabbage and boil for 5 minutes.  Remove to a colander to drain and cool.  

    • Once cooled, cut 1/2 inch off the stem end of the cabbage. Carefully remove 24 leaves and cut the tough rib out of the stem end in the shape of a V. (if the head of cabbage is not large enough, you may need 2) 

    • In a large skillet, heat tallow or oil over medium heat.  Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring several times.  Reduce heat to low and add garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.  

    • Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cider vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Simmer for 10 minutes. 

    • Spoon a thin layer of tomato sauce into a large casserole dish.  In a large bowl, mix the ground pork sausage, old world blend, onion, garlic, egg, rice, parsley, and paprika.  

    • Place about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture in the center of the cabbage roll.  Bring in the sides and roll tight.  Place the rolls on the tomato sauce in a single layer in the casserole dish.  Repeat until all the cabbage rolls are made and in the casserole dish.  Top with remaining tomato sauce. 

    • Cover with aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 90-100 minutes 

Enjoy.