Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

green cabbage

large head

1 lb

ground veal

0.5 lb

ground pork

2.5 cup

bread crumbs

1 cup

cream

2 unit

eggs

1 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

pepper

0.5 tsp

ground sage

0.33 cup

margarine

Step 1
~5 min

Combine ground veal, ground pork, bread crumbs, cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and ground sage in a large bowl.

Step 2
~5 min

Blanch cabbage leaves until softened.

Step 3
~5 min

Place a portion of the meat mixture onto each blanched cabbage leaf.

Step 4
~5 min

Roll the cabbage leaves tightly around the filling to form cabbage rolls.

Step 5
~5 min

Place the cabbage rolls in a pot of salted water.

Step 6
~5 min

Cook until the cabbage is tender, approximately 25 minutes.

Step 7
~5 min

In a separate pan, melt margarine.

Step 8
~5 min

Add cracker crumbs to the melted margarine and brown them.

Step 9
~5 min

Arrange the cooked cabbage rolls on a platter.

Step 10
~5 min

Sprinkle the browned cracker crumbs over the cabbage rolls before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.

Add a touch of nutmeg to the meat mixture for a warm, aromatic note.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of lingonberry jam.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mashed potatoes
Roasted root vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Denmark

Cultural Significance

Traditional family meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Popularity Score

65/100

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