Spicy Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Spicy Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large head cabbage; 2 cups cooked barley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 cups chopped onion; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 to 3 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds ground pork; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/2 cup chili sauce; 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 large head cabbage
2 cups cooked barley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground pork
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Cook cabbage in boiling water just until outer leaves pull away easily from head. Set aside 10 large leaves for rolls. (Refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use.) Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the barley, garlic, onion, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, ginger, salt and pepper. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well.
2
Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each leaf, making a V-shaped cut. Place about 1/2 cup pork mixture on a cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of leaf. Fold in sides. Beginning from the cut end, roll up. Repeat. Place rolls, seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
3
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sauce ingredients; cook and stir until smooth. Pour over rolls. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 80-90 minutes or a thermometer reads 160u00b0.

766

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large head cabbage, 2 cups cooked barley, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1-1/2 cups chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Spicy Cabbage Rolls falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Cabbage Rolls

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