Southern-style stuffed cabbage rolls are a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender cabbage leaves with a hearty filling of seasoned meat and rice, all simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce.

Southern-style stuffed cabbage rolls are a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender cabbage leaves with a hearty filling of seasoned meat and rice, all simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. To make them, you start by blanching large cabbage leaves to soften them, making them pliable for wrapping. The filling is typically made with a mixture of ground beef or pork, cooked rice, onions, garlic, and a blend of spices such as thyme, salt, pepper, and sometimes a pinch of cayenne for a little heat.
Once the filling is prepared, you spoon it into each cabbage leaf and roll it tightly, securing the ends. The stuffed cabbage rolls are then placed in a large pot or casserole dish and covered with a tomato sauce, often made with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, a bit of sugar to balance the acidity, and seasonings like bay leaves or Worcestershire sauce for added depth.
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