Are you craving a flavorful and tangy dish that combines the sweet and sour notes of lemonade with the hearty goodness of stuffed cabbage? Stuffed cabbage is a classic comfort food that can be easily transformed into a delightful sweet and sour dish using lemonade as a key ingredient. With its tender cabbage leaves, flavorful filling, and a tangy sauce made from lemonade, this dish promises an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a unique twist on a traditional recipe or a new dish to impress your friends and family, "Stuffed Cabbage Sweet and Sour Using Lemonade" is the perfect recipe for you.
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SWEET & SOUR STUFFED CABBAGE
Everyone loves the taste of these cabbage rolls, and when I make them, I make a lot of extra meatballs. I adapted this recipe from one I found for sweet and sour stuffed green peppers.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place raisins in a small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and set aside., Fill a Dutch oven three-quarters full of water; bring to a boil. Add cabbage; cook for 2-3 minutes or just until leaves fall off head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls; chop remaining cabbage and set aside. Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each reserved leaf, making a V-shaped cut., Slice two onions and set aside; chop the remaining onion. In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion, egg, rice, carrots, salt, pepper and reserved raisins. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Place 1/4 cup meat mixture on each cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of leaf. Fold in sides. Beginning from the cut end, roll up completely to enclose filling., Place sliced onions and reserved chopped cabbage in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange cabbage rolls, seam side down, on top. Combine the tomato sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice; pour over rolls. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until cabbage is tender and a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until sauce reaches desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3/4 teaspoon caraway seeds and 1 minced garlic clove; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Halve 2 pounds carrots lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces; add to the skillet along with 1/2 cup water, 3 tablespoons each brown sugar and cider vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 15 minutes. Stir in 4 cups shredded red cabbage and season with salt; cook 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add a squeeze of lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl and top with torn fresh dill and parsley.
GRANDMA ELAINE'S UNSTUFFED SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE
This is a family heirloom recipe that has been handed down through the ages. My mother taught it to me, and I tweaked it to its current form. I have eaten all kinds of 'stuffed' cabbage and this recipe beats them all. It's sweet, sour, and comforting. The flavors are even better the second day. This dish also freezes well.
Provided by Chef Daddy Pete
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Cabbage
Time 3h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the vegetable oil into a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the sliced onions, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce, using a spoon to slightly chop the whole tomatoes. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir the cabbage into the tomatoes. Cover, and simmer 1 hour until the cabbage is tender and mixes easily with the tomatoes.
- Place the ground beef, eggs, finely chopped onion, rice, water, additional 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix together with hands until thoroughly blended. Add additional rice if mixture is too moist. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place meatballs on a plate, and refrigerate 20 minutes to firm.
- Place meatballs on the surface of the tomato mixture. Cover and simmer over medium heat until the meatballs are firm and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Gently stir the meatballs into the tomato mixture. Cover the pot and continue to simmer 45 minutes more. Stir in the lemon juice, and taste for seasoning, adding additional lemon juice if required. Stir in the raisins, and honey. Add the brown sugar, a little at a time, tasting after each addition. Cook mixture over medium heat 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1116.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g
SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE
"I HELPED MOTHER shred the cabbage and cut up the apples for this recipe. The touch of tartness is wonderful with the sauerbraten. This is one part of the meal that is even tastier if it can be made ahead."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine drippings or oil, brown sugar, vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally. Add cabbage; cover and cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Add apples, cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes more or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
This was adapted from the America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook. When I read that it included crushed gingersnap cookies and a clove studded onion I just had to try it out. My family was not disappointed in the least. The flavor was worth the extra preparation and ingredients. I served this with an endive and butter lettuce salad topped with blue cheese crumbles and glazed pecans and tossed in a basic red wine vinaigrette for an amazing autumn meal. This is for the adventurous or experienced cook, enjoy!
Provided by carmenskitchen
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h15m
Yield 18 Rolls, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to boil in large dutch oven over high heat. Add cored cabbage and cook until outer leaves just begin to wilt, about 3 minutes. Use tongs to gently remove leaves (outer 20) one by one and transfer to a colander to cool. Remove any remaining head of cabbage and let cool. Do not discard water.
- Return water to boil over high heat. Add rice and cook until tender, about 13 minutes. Drain the rice through a strainer, rinse it to cool, and let drain thoroughly. In a medium bowl, combine cooked rice, onion, beef, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
- Trim tough ribs from cabbage leaves and tightly roll 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture into each leaf. Shred the remaining blanched cabbage both the head and any remaining leaves.
- Scatter half the shredded cabbage leaves in a large dutch oven. Arrange rolls seam side down snugly on top of the shredded cabbage. Sprinkle any remaining shredded cabbage on top of rolls.
- Combine diced tomatoes w/ juice, tomato puree, water (I use water left over from rice) 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pour liquid over cabbage. Stud peeled onion with cloves and submerge in liquid. Bring mixture to boil, then reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
- Discard clove studded onion. Sprinkle crushed cookies and raisins (if using) into the pot and shake to incorporate them without disturbing rolls. Simmer uncovered until sauce begins to thicken, about 1 hour.
- If you desire more liquid, add 1 cup of beef broth.
- Transfer rolls to serving dish and add remaining 3 tablespoons of brown sugar to sauce and season with salt pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over rolls and top with sour cream and chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.5, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 158.2, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 29, Protein 27.2
SWEET-AND-SOUR STUFFED MUSTARD CABBAGE
Categories Sauce Beef Leafy Green Rice Sauté Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Winter Simmer Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make sauce:
- Cook onion in oil in a 12-inch deep heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, cherries, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, breaking up tomatoes into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
- Stuff cabbage while sauce simmers:
- Immerse whole heads of cabbage, 1 at a time if necessary, in a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until leaves are tender but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes. Transfer cabbages with a large slotted spoon to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain in a colander. Separate leaves, then cut off and reserve tough stem ends. Discard core. Pat leaves dry with paper towels.
- Stir together beef, rice, water, onion, salt, and pepper. Spread out 1 large cabbage leaf on a work surface and put 2 tablespoons filling in center. Fold both sides of leaf toward center (over filling), then fold stem over filling and roll tightly into a cylinder. Stuff remaining cabbage leaves in same manner, using less filling for smaller leaves. Chop any unused leaves and reserved stem ends and stir into simmering sauce.
- Arrange stuffed cabbage rolls, seam sides down, in 1 layer over sauce and simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hours.
SWEET AND SOUR STUFFED CABBAGE
This recipe is my grandma's. She made this in her hotel in the Catskill Mountains. It is a treasured family favorite. I serve it with mashed potatoes.
Provided by merri rosenthal
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Cabbage
Time 5h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Boil the heads of cabbage, one at a time, until softened but still firm, about 5 minutes. Remove and let cool for 15 minutes.
- Combine the ground beef, eggs, cooked rice, 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder, salt and pepper, and 1/2 cup ketchup in a bowl. Mix with your hands until well combined.
- Prepare the cabbage leaves by shaving a slice off of the large vein in the center of the leaves so they'll be easier to roll. Place a heaping spoonful of the filling in the center of the leaf. Fold in the left and right edges and roll up the leaf from the bottom, forming a tight cylinder. Secure with toothpicks if necessary. Continue filling and rolling the leaves; save the smaller cabbage leaves and set them aside.
- Chop the reserved cabbage leaves. Place the chopped cabbage in a large pot. Add the sliced onion, crushed tomatoes, raisins, sour salt (citric acid powder), salt and pepper, 1/2 cup ketchup, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder. Stir in 1/2 cup of white sugar and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness, if desired, by adding the additional 1/2 cup of sugar. Place the cabbage rolls into the sauce. Pour the remaining 1 cup of ketchup on top of the rolls. Cover the pot, and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cook the rolls for 3 hours, basting the rolls every half hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.5 calories, Carbohydrate 82.9 g, Cholesterol 119.9 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 11.4 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1215.8 mg, Sugar 44.6 g
STUFFED CABBAGE SWEET AND SOUR USING LEMONADE
Make and share this Stuffed Cabbage Sweet and Sour Using Lemonade recipe from Food.com.
Provided by sabi5910
Categories Meat
Time 5h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Freeze cabbage for 2 days then thaw the night before you're making rolls. This will make nice tender leaves. No cooking and making the house smell. Saves a step;.
- Combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, catsup, eggs, rice, and grated onion; set aside.
- FOR THE SAUCE.
- In a sauce pan combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, onion, garlic, catsup, lemonade, and brown sugar.
- Bring to boil and let simmer till ready when all your rolls are done being prepared, set oven to 300°F.
- Remove the core from the cabbage; separate leaves. Place a tablespoon or so of meat in each leaf. Tuck ends and roll; place in a six quart casserole.
- Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls and bake covered for 4 hours and 1 hour uncovered.
UNSTUFFED SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE
Provided by Andrea Albin
Categories Beef Pork Quick & Easy Dinner Dried Fruit Cabbage Simmer Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place cabbage in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet with broth, 1 garlic clove (sliced), and a rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then cook, covered, turning cabbage occasionally, until very tender, about 45 minutes. (Add more broth or water if necessary.)
- Meanwhile, cook onion and remaining garlic in oil in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in ground meats along with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and breaking up lumps with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes with their juice, cranberries, vinegar, and brown sugar and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes with spoon, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt.
- Pour sauce into skillet with cabbage and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
Tips:
- Choose the right cabbage: Select a large, firm head of cabbage with tightly packed leaves. This will ensure that the cabbage rolls hold their shape during cooking.
- Blanch the cabbage leaves: This process helps to soften the leaves and make them more pliable, making it easier to roll them.
- Use a flavorful filling: The filling is what makes stuffed cabbage so delicious, so don't skimp on the ingredients. Use a combination of ground meat, rice, vegetables, and herbs to create a filling that is both flavorful and satisfying.
- Cook the stuffed cabbage slowly: This allows the flavors to meld and the cabbage to become tender. Simmer the cabbage rolls in a flavorful sauce for at least 1 hour, or until the cabbage is cooked through.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt: This adds a creamy, tangy flavor that complements the sweet and sour sauce.
Conclusion:
Stuffed cabbage is a classic comfort food that is enjoyed by people all over the world. With its flavorful filling, tender cabbage leaves, and sweet and sour sauce, it's a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just a weeknight meal, stuffed cabbage is a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
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