DANISH CABBAGE ROLLS

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It is better to use the beef/pork combination. You can use all beef if preferred. This recipe came from my husbands Mor & Far and is served frequently in their home. It is especially good at Christmas time for a Christmas Eve Folkost.

Provided by Gilligan

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 16-20 cabbage rolls, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground lean pork
3/4 cup flour
1 egg
2 cups milk
salt and pepper
1 cabbage
1/4 lb margarine

Steps:

  • Combine meats, egg, salt& pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add milk and flour to make a stiff consistency.
  • It should all come together in a ball.
  • Cut around core of cabbage and soak in boiling water to loosen leaves.
  • Remove leaves and fill each one with a spoonfull of meat mixture toward the core end.
  • Fold this end over the meat and then fold in the sides and fasten with toothpicks.
  • Place the cabbage rolls in a large pot, fold side down.
  • Cover with water and boil on med.
  • heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • When cooked, drain liquid from the cabbage rolls into a large measuring cup and keep.
  • SAUCE FOR CABBAGE ROLLS Melt 1/4 lb.
  • margarine in a large pot.
  • Add enough flour to the margarine, a little at a time, to make a crumbly texture.
  • Add the cabbage water slowly, in small amounts, stirring constantly, the sauce will thicken and you continue adding cabbage water and stirring until you get a nice creamy sauce.
  • Add salt& pepper to taste.
  • Serve the warm cabbage rolls with a tureen of sauce to be ladled over them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 112.7, Sodium 262.3, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.1, Protein 26.7

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