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Romanian Sarmale Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Sarmale are Romanian stuffed cabbage rolls, often made with pork, rice, onion, herbs, tomato, and a little smoked meat for depth.
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Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 large head pickled or fresh cabbage
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • Smoked bacon or smoked pork, optional

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Soften cabbage leaves and trim thick ribs.
  2. Mix pork, rice, onion, dill, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fill cabbage leaves and roll tightly.
  4. Layer rolls in a pot with tomato sauce and smoked meat if using. Add water to barely cover.
  5. Simmer gently until rice and meat are cooked, about 2 hours.

Notes

  • Serve with sour cream and mamaliga.