Stuffed Squabs with Cabbage Recipe

Name: Stuffed Squabs with Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 10 oz (280 grm). squabs; 1 savoy cabbage; 1/2 cup (125 ml) diced pancetta; 2 cups (475 ml) chicken stock; 4 tbsp (60 ml). foie gras (optional); 4 slices black truffles (optional); 1 cup (225 ml) diced onions; 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter; 1 sheet puff pastry; salt and pepper, to taste; egg wash

Servings: persons

2 10 oz (280 grm). squabs
1 savoy cabbage
1/2 cup (125 ml) diced pancetta
2 cups (475 ml) chicken stock
4 tbsp (60 ml). foie gras (optional)
4 slices black truffles (optional)
1 cup (225 ml) diced onions
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
1 sheet puff pastry
salt and pepper, to taste
egg wash

1
Saute pancetta in butter until crisp.
2
Throw in diced onion and cook until golden brown.
3
Pour in chicken stock.
4
Shred cabbage and blanch in boiling salted water.
5
Strain and add to the pancetta, onion and stock.
6
Season, cover, and cook slowly until the cabbage is cooked.
7
Strain and cool.
8
Debone and skin the breasts and legs of the squabs leaving only the drum bone in the legs.
9
Cut the puff pastry in 4 inch by 5 inch rectangles.
10
On each sheet, place seasoned breast.
11
Top with a large spoon of cabbage, then the foie gras and a slice of truffle, then the legs.
12
Wrap the whole thing in the dough with the drum bone sticking out, and shape like a pear.
13
Brush the pastry with an egg wash, then place on a buttered sheet pan.
14
Bake at 400 degrees (200 C.) for 15 to 20 minutes.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 10 oz (280 grm). squabs, 1 savoy cabbage, 1/2 cup (125 ml) diced pancetta, 2 cups (475 ml) chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Squabs with Cabbage falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Stuffed Squabs with Cabbage

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