Crock Pot Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls With Sauerkraut Recipe
A Hungarian-style slow cooker stuffed cabbage features a savory filling of ground pork, beef, rice, and spices, all layered with tangy sauerkraut and cooked in a tomato broth.
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Instructions
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Boil water for blanching the cabbage.
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Core the cabbage, place it in a large bowl, then pour boiling water over it to cover. Let it stand for 5 minutes until wilted. Drain, remove whole leaves, and trim off heavy stems.
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Combine ground meats, chopped onion, rice, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika for the filling.
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Place 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf, fold in the sides, roll up, and arrange seam-side down in the slow cooker.
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Spread the drained sauerkraut over the cabbage rolls.
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Combine tomato juice and water, then pour this mixture over the cabbage rolls.
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Cover the pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
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Transfer the cooked cabbage rolls to a warm platter.
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Whisk 1/2 cup of the cooking broth with sour cream, then pour this sauce over the cabbage rolls.
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Serve.