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Cabbage Rolls with Sauerkraut and Pork

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6. serving size: 1 cabbage roll, with an extra spoonful of sauerkraut.

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon salt
6 large cabbage leaves
1/2 pound fresh chorizo pork sausage (if dried, remove casings)
1 1/3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/3 cups cooked rice
1 1/3 cups sauerkraut, thoroughly washed
Paprika
One 8-ounce container sour cream

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring 1 quart of water to a boil with the salt in a medium saucepan.

    Step 2

    Add the cabbage leaves and boil for 4 to 7 minutes. Drain and dry on paper towels.

    Step 3

    In a large skillet, sauté the chorizo and onion until the onion is translucent. Remove from the heat and let cool.

    Step 4

    Season the meat mixture with the pepper and mix with the rice. Place 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture in each cabbage leaf. Roll the leaves and secure with toothpicks or poultry skewers. Set aside.

    Step 5

    In a clean skillet, layer the sauerkraut and cabbage rolls, beginning and ending with the sauerkraut.

    Step 6

    Add 1 quart water and simmer for 35 minutes, adding more water if needed.

    Step 7

    Sprinkle with paprika and serve each roll with a dollop of sour cream.

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