Stuffed Cabbage

Submitted by Herb Lady

"This recipe comes from my grandmother Rose."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 head cabbage

• Filling ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, grated
• 1⁄2 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1⁄4 cup applesauce
• 1 large egg
• salt and pepper, to taste

• Sauce ingredients

• 3 cups tomato sauce
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• salt and pepper, to taste

directions

1. Core head of cabbage.
2. Blanch in boiling water until leaves are soft enough to remove.
3. Separate leaves and cut off any stiff parts of the core remaining.
4. Combine filling ingredients and form into small meatballs.
5. Stuff cabbage leaves with meatballs, folding leaves into secure packages.
6. Fasten with toothpicks if needed.
7. Combine sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer.
8. Add cabbage packages and add enough water to cover.
9. Cook over a low flame at a simmer for 1 hour.