FIREMAN BOB'S PIGS IN A BLANKET MY WAY...

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Keeping with Tradition, Here I go again as I give You my version of Pigs in a Blanket! I LOVE cabbage, and with this recipe, I get the best of both worlds. Not only do I have cabbage, I have sour kraut and put my " signature " element of heat in this tasty dish! Please enjoy what I have created! May You all share in my...

Provided by Bob Cooney

Categories     Beef

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lb angus ground beef
1 lb pork, ground - spicy
1 1/2 c wild rice, cooked
1 1/2 c yellow onions - diced small
2 large cabbage heads - cored, and spines removed
2 large bags sour kraut - divided
16 oz cream cheese, room temperature - divided
8 large tomatoes, beef steak - skins removed, seeded, and diced
1 large tomato juice
1 Tbsp red pepper flakes - crushed
1 bunch fresh parsley - chopped
2 tsp course sea salt, or to taste
2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
4 beef bouillon cubes
2 Tbsp paprika, hot - or your choice
2 tsp celery seeds
water, cold

Steps:

  • 1. Begin by removing the core from the cabbage heads, cut heads in half, place cabbage in a LARGE stock pot and simmer on low heat till cabbage becomes par-boiled and pliable. DO NOT OVER COOK the cabbage. Remove from water and set aside.
  • 2. In a LAGRE Dutch Oven, place ground beef, ground pork, onions, paprika, red pepper flakes, 2 beef bouillon cubes, celery powder, salt, black pepper, and parsley, sauté till meat is browned and onions are translucent. When meat is browned, pour 1 cup tomato juice and all the cooked rice into mixture. Take half of a bag of the sour kraut and add to the meat mixture.
  • 3. Allow entire mixture to reduce. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Once reduced, and cooled, add 8 ounces of the cream cheese and combine to stiffen the mixture.
  • 4. At this point, You want the mixture to be a thick consistency mixture in order to place in the cabbage.
  • 5. Begin assembling the " Pigs " by placing 1 to 2 tablespoons of mixture on a cabbage leaf and rolling and folding the meat inside and, if needed, push a toothpick through to hold closed.
  • 6. Once You have all the meat mixture in cabbage leaves and rolled, set aside.
  • 7. Place the rest of the sour kraut and remaining cream cheese in a bowl and combine thoroughly. Take your LARGE Dutch Oven and place enough sour kraut on the bottom to give a thin layer for the " Pigs " as a " nesting " bed. Place the " Pigs " on top of the sour kraut " bed " one layer deep at a time, add more sour kraut/cream cheese mixture on top of each layer,. Place the diced tomatoes on each layer as You " build ", continue to layer in the Dutch Oven till You have all the " Pigs " placed.
  • 8. If You haven't already done so, pour the rest of the tomato juice in the Dutch Oven, and add enough water to cover entire contents with 1 inch above the last layer of " Pigs " !!
  • 9. Cover the Dutch Oven, place in the oven and cook for 3 hours at 350 degrees. Serve with a nice Salad and your favorite Crusty Bread. ENJOY !!!

Mohammed Sarmin
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These pigs in a blanket are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Zainab Shehzadi
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I wouldn't make it again.


Dara Wealth
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These were a little too spicy for my taste.


Trippypewin sims
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I thought the recipe was a little too complicated. I think there's an easier way to make pigs in a blanket.


Akeem Edwards
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I'm not a big fan of cream cheese, so I used a different type of spread.


Rana Saim
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These pigs in a blanket are the perfect finger food. They're great for parties or just for a snack.


Sp Bablu
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Gilbert Engilian
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I used a different type of sausage and it turned out great. I think you could use any type of sausage you like.


Leslie Svoboda
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Venah Badza
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The pigs in a blanket are always crispy and delicious.


Kingsley Maseko
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These pigs in a blanket are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Nakia Mitchell
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I wouldn't make it again.


Jane Guy
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I thought the dipping sauce was a bit bland.


Dice Flawless
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These were a little too greasy for my taste.


New Nankana
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The recipe was easy to follow and the pigs in a blanket turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


beverly bramlett
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I added some chopped green onions to the cream cheese mixture and they were even better!


Meshach Obinna
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These were delicious! I used a store-bought crescent roll dough and they still turned out great.


Pak12345 Pak12345
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pigs in a blanket are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement.


Franklin Samuel
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These pigs in a blanket were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.