Ukrainian Pork-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Ukrainian Pork-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls feature tender savoy leaves wrapped around a juicy pork and breadcrumb filling, simmered in broth until mellow and comforting. A creamy sour cream and dill sauce adds tang and freshness that balance the rich meat. Serve for a cozy family dinner or a special weekend meal when you crave classic, homestyle flavors.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ukrainian Pork-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion in the butter until tender. Remove from the heat and let it cool. When the onion is cool enough to handle, mix it with the ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 2
Place the head of cabbage in a large pot and add enough water to cover it halfway. Bring to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes. As the outer leaves turn translucent and soften, peel them off one at a time with a wooden spoon. Trim the thick ribs at the base of each leaf.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and line it with outer cabbage leaves.
- 4
Lay a few more leaves on a clean work surface. Place a large spoonful of the pork mixture at the base of each leaf. Roll up toward the top. Repeat until the filling is used. Arrange the finished rolls over the leaves in the dish, and pour in just enough chicken stock to cover the rolls. Place extra cabbage leaves on top.
- 5
Cover and bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. When done, pour the cooking liquid from the dish into a small saucepan. Whisk together the sour cream and flour. Gradually stir the sour cream mixture into the broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until heated, about 5 minutes.
- 6
To serve, arrange the cabbage rolls on a platter, spoon the sauce over them, and sprinkle with dill.
- Calories 275.31 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 12.49 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 17.01 g 6%
- Total Fat 17.03 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 8.22 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 84.19 mg High 28%
- Sodium 273.51 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 3.17 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 2.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 101.82 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.71 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 503.36 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 16.05 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 41.87 mg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ukrainian Pork Stuffed Cabbage Rolls is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Butter. Each serving provides about 275.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ukrainian Pork-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Chicken Stock. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ukrainian Pork-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 275.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ukrainian Pork-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ukrainian Pork-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls healthy?
- Ukrainian Pork-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 275.31 calories and 12.49 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 273.51 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.22 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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