Crockpot Cabbage Rolls
These slow-cooked cabbage rolls are filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, rice, and herbs, then simmered in a rich tomato juice sauce for a comforting and hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Total Time: 4.5-6.5 hours
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Filling:
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- 2 pounds sour cabbage leaves
- 2 pounds ground pork
- ½ cup rice (long grain, uncooked, such as basmati or jasmine)
- 1 large onion (chopped or grated)
- ¼ cup fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Additional:
- 8 ounces bacon (or other smoked meats such as smoked sausage or hock)
- 4 cups tomato juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage: Carefully remove the sour cabbage leaves and blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix ground pork, rice, onion, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Rolls: Place a spoonful of the filling on each cabbage leaf and roll it up, tucking in the sides.
- Cook in Crockpot: Layer the rolls in the crockpot, add the bacon on top, pour tomato juice over them, and cook on low for several hours until the cabbage is tender.
- Serve: Enjoy these delicious cabbage rolls hot with a side of sour cream or crusty bread.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding other ingredients like garlic, paprika, or mushrooms.
- If the rolls are too big for the crockpot, you can cut them in half before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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