Romanian Stuffed Cabbage (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 pounds sour cabbage leaves.
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2 pounds ground pork.
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1/2 cup long grain rice, uncooked.
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1 large onion, chopped or grated.
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1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped.
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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8 ounces bacon or other smoked meats.
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4 cups tomato juice.
# Instructions:
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Soak sour cabbage leaves in cold water for few minutes to reduce saltiness. Drain water. Cut large leaves in half if making smaller rolls.
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In large bowl mix ground pork, rice, onion, dill, parsley, salt and pepper. Use hands to incorporate well. Use salt sparingly as cabbage is already salty.
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Fill each leaf with couple tablespoons of meat mixture and roll, tucking in the ends. Repeat with remaining meat and cabbage.
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Spread any leftover chopped cabbage on crockpot bottom. Arrange cabbage rolls in crockpot. Add smoked meat if using.
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Pour tomato juice over cabbage rolls. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
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Serve with polenta or mashed potatoes and optional sour cream on top.
# Notes:
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Can use fresh cabbage instead of sour - needs blanching or freezing first.
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Be careful with salt as sour cabbage is already salty.
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Can substitute tomato juice with diluted tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes.