Why is my cabbage tough on my cabbage rolls?

If your cooked cabbage is tough, it's likely because the cabbage is not cooked through yet . Continue to cook the rolls until they're tender. It's also important to make sure you let the rolls rest after they're finished baking.

Why do people like cabbage rolls?

The cabbage is pickled (most people used to pickle their own cabbages in large plastic barrels), which gives the roll a wonderful flavor, the sourness of the pickled cabbage complementing perfectly the richness of the filling.” The filling includes meat and rice, and on New Year's Day, it would have some sort of pork ...

What does baking soda do to cabbage?

Baking soda does help green vegetables retain color, but it causes undesirable color changes in red cabbage—it turned blue . The science can be distilled to this: Adding baking soda to cooking water makes it slightly alkaline, which stabilizes the green color of chlorophyll.

Why do you soak cabbage before cooking?

Crisp it up: Shredded cabbage stays perky if it's soaked in cold water.

What nationality eats the most cabbage?

China produces nearly half of the world's cabbage while Russia consumes the most per person. The average Russian eats about 44 pounds of cabbage a year. That compares to the 8.6 pounds eaten by Americans. Raw cabbage is rich in vitamin C.

What is cabbage roll sauce made of?

Mix tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl until combined. Pour over cabbage rolls.

What nationality eats a lot of cabbage?

Cabbage has been a global culinary workhorse for centuries. (China grows the most, Russia eats the most.)

How do you keep cabbage crisp when cooking?

Once people started roasting them at a high heat, perhaps with a little extra salt and fat (like bacon), it was a game-changer. You can also try slicing cabbage thin and sautéing it to maintain some of its crunchy texture.

Why is the meat in my cabbage rolls tough?

If your cabbage rolls are too tough, it means that you have not cooked them long enough . My method to start with, letting the cabbage sit overnight, starts to get the cabbage nice and soft.

Why is my cabbage head not firm?

Inconsistent Watering : Winter staples like cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower need a steady water supply to thrive and form a plump, compact head. Inconsistent watering can disrupt the development process and lead to loose or underwhelming heads. Cabbage, in particular, is sensitive to water fluctuations.

Easy Cabbage Casserole - Tastes Like Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Submitted by Mamas Kitchen Hope

"This is a great recession meal. Very inexpensive yet HEALTHY and filling! You just do not find that very often. So many recipes that are quick and easy... one pan wonders... etc.. are high in fat and calories and lack much nutrition. I like to hide more veggies in here too! Think carrots, celery, etc,, grated, diced, chopped whatever. If you like spicy foods try Hot & Spicy V8 here and you can even add some cayenne if you like. There is just something we like about spicy mixed with sweet- so the hint of sweetness in the sauce is fantastic. At my house, whoever finds the bay leaf is the lucky one! Just do not eat it Hope you enjoy this comforting casserole!"

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photo by Crafty Lady 13

Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 16
Yields:: 6 very ample portions
Serves:: 8

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ingredients

1 medium cabbage (shredded and bagged cabbage or coleslaw mix works great and saves this step)
16 ounces ground turkey or 16 ounces lean ground beef
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced (more if you like)
1 eggs, beaten or 1 egg substitute
¹⁄₂ cup milk
1 cup cooked rice
SAUCE
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce
10 ounces condensed tomato soup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cayenne (more if you like) (optional)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¹⁄₂ teaspoon nutmeg, fresh ground is best
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper, to taste

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directions

Saute onion and garlic in a large skillet for about a minute. Add meat and cook, stirring often, until meat is no longer pink. Drain well and let cool to room temperature. When meat has cooled add egg, milk and rice.
Meanwhile, remove tough outer leaves from cabbage & remove core. Shred cabbage if not using a bag of shredded cabbage. Saute the cabbage in the same skillet used before.
In a large bowl mix all the sauce ingredients together. Place some of this mixture in the bottom of a sprayed 10x13 casserole dish so you have a nice layer of sauce. Try not to use more than half though.
Layer half the cabbage on top of the sauce. Layer all the meat on top of the cabbage. Top with remaining cabbage and then finish by pouring all the remaining sauce on top.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until everything is hot and bubbly.
Garnish with a dollop of sour cream if desired. Remember- whoever finds the bay leaf is the lucky one! Just do not eat it!

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Reviews

I loved it! It's inexpensive and can be made with the ingredients I have in my pantry. I forgot to add milk, though. Also, I didn't use the oven. Instead, I cooked in a deep non-stick pan for a shorter time. It turned out great!

myjjboys
After reading mersaydees review I decided to make a few changes to this recipe. I used 1 cup of rice, replaced the chicken broth with an 8 oz. can of tomato sauce and replaced the 12 oz. of vegetable juice with one can of tomato soup. I also lightly sauteed the cabbage to make up for the decrease in liquids. I followed the rest of the recipe as written and topped it off with some mozzarella cheese during the last 5 minutes of cooking. It turned out GREAT! The flavors were better than the cabbage rolls that I have had before without all the trouble of rolling up individual rolls. I really loved the taste the freshly ground nutmeg and cayenne pepper added to this dish. I will be making this dish often whenever I am in the mood for cabbage rolls. Made for February, 2008 Bevy Tag.

Crafty Lady 13
I don't fry anything... I put 1 can of tomato soup on bottom of roaster... then layer cabbage and then meat and then cabbage. I then add a can of tomato juice and lastly another can of tomato soup on top.... Foil the top and bake in oven for 2 or 3 hours at 375... I use the same spices as you do... My meat mixture has one egg and 1/2 cup instant rice in it ...
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Carol P.
This was easy and delicious!! I made a few changes, i added half a chopped green pepper to the sautéed onions and garlic, dashes of italian seasoning, 1 14.5oz can of diced tomatoes and 1 15oz can of tomato sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.

Nwest71185
I'm not sure how the original recipe turned out but the changes made after Crafty Lady's suggestions were amazing! I made the recipe exactly given those changes and lovd it. I let it cook a little longer just to ensure it wasn't soupy and it came out perfect, not watery at all like I feared. Awesome, easier way to make cabbage rolls! Thanks!

Ricearoni161

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