Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls in Clear Soup

Name: Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls in Clear Soup
Yield: Makes 5 rolls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 large cabbage leaves; 8-9 oz ground pork (or mixed ground meat); 5 slices bacon; 1/4 onion; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 3 cups water; 2 bouillon cubes (about 1 1/3 tablespoons); Salt and pepper to taste; 1 pinch nutmeg; Black pepper to taste, optional

サキチップ @cook_40048125

This is a classic, simple stuffed cabbage roll recipe.
Photo updated in October 2011!
About this recipe: These are the stuffed cabbage rolls I always make at home.

サキチップ @cook_40048125

This is a classic, simple stuffed cabbage roll recipe.
Photo updated in October 2011!
About this recipe: These are the stuffed cabbage rolls I always make at home.

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Ingredients

Makes 5 rolls

5large cabbage leaves
8-9 ozground pork (or mixed ground meat)
5 slicesbacon
1/4onion
1egg
3 tablespoonsbreadcrumbs
3 cupswater
2bouillon cubes (about 1 1/3 tablespoons)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pinchnutmeg
Black pepper to taste, optional

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Steps

1

Blanch the cabbage leaves briefly. Lightly drain the water and trim the thick parts of the cabbage core to make rolling easier.
2

Finely chop the onion and place it in a bowl with the ground meat, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Knead the mixture together.
3

Spread out the cabbage leaves and place 1/5 of the meat mixture at the edge. Roll it up once, fold in the sides, and continue rolling. Place seam side down.
4

Wrap each roll with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Make 5 rolls in total.
5

Place the rolls seam side down in a pot, add water and bouillon cubes, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
6

Skim off any scum. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, then it's done.
7

Remove the toothpicks, transfer to a plate, and sprinkle with black pepper if desired. Enjoy!