Method:.
- Core and boil the cabbage heads.
- remove outer leaves as they become blanched - do not over-cook.
- stack on cookie sheet as they come out of the water - they will continue to soften.
- cut thick vein from each leaf.
- mix together your meat, drained rice, chopped onion, garlic powder, parsley, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and egg.
- to sweeten up the meat a bit, I add a good squirt of ketchup (there's only one brand - Heinz) and 1/2 can of tomato soup (you probably don't need this if you use pork - but at least try the ketchup).
- fill your rolls and roll 'em up - don't roll too tight - you will be able to tuck in the ends by pushing in with your little finger - if they're rolled to tight, they'll explode in your hand - or fold over the ends of the leaf when rolling sort of like a round burrito.
- it doesn't take long to do this - have fun.
Now for the artistry:.
- Line the bottom of your roaster with bacon - roaster should be deep enough to add several layers and hold adequate liquid.
- Top the bacon with a good layer of left-over cabbage leaves - the ones too small to roll or ripped leaves.
- layer with sauerkraut.
- sprinkle a little caraway seeds.
- layer with thickly sliced onion and chopped garlic.
- add 6-10 bay leaves, depending on the amount.
- layer the halupki - alternating direction of layers.
- incorporate 2 - 3 inch lengths of kielbasa throughout.
- add remaining tomato soup if used.
- add tomatoes and sauce.
- salt and pepper.
- add cabbage water to cover.
Bake at 350 for one hour then reduce heat to 250 for three more hours.
- or reduce heat to 175-200 overnight - check to ensure enough liquid - don't dry them out.
Serve with kick-ass mashed potatoes.
- roast as much garlic as you would like in the potatoes.
Cube potatoes and for best results add sea salt and refrigerate for a few hours.
- rinse and drain potatoes, cover with water and lightly boil until soft.
Mash together with butter, canned milk, cheddar/freshly grated Parmesan cheese, sea salt, white pepper, roasted garlic, jarred diced garlic, a little garlic powder, and grape seed oil.
Now that's some good ol' Hunky eatin'!

Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	840.32 Kcal (3518 kJ)
Calories from fat	444.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.35g	76%
Cholesterol	302.61mg	101%
Sodium	2329.57mg	97%
Potassium	1571.74mg	33%
Total Carbs	41.08g	14%
Sugars	14.79g	59%
Dietary Fiber	14.54g	58%
Protein	62.62g	125%
Vitamin C	147.7mg	246%
Iron	7.5mg	42%
Calcium	233mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.39 Kcal (429 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.01g	76%
Cholesterol	36.87mg	101%
Sodium	283.85mg	97%
Potassium	191.51mg	33%
Total Carbs	5.01g	14%
Sugars	1.8g	59%
Dietary Fiber	1.77g	58%
Protein	7.63g	125%
Vitamin C	18mg	246%
Iron	0.9mg	42%
Calcium	28.4mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

Search recipes
by ingredients

Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Analyze

Try this similar recipes

Chili

Ground beef, Onion, chopped, Green pepper, chopped and 8 more..
Best Shrimp Creole Ever

Shrimp (cleaned ), Chopped onions, Chopped celery and 11 more..
Chicken Meatball Soup

Ground chicken breast, Ground black pepper, Salt and 13 more..
Marinated Mushrooms

Salad oil, Red wine vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Basil and 6 more..
Grandma Angie's Sopa De Albondigas

Onion, finely chopped, Garlic clove, finely minced and 18 more..
Sloppy Joes ( Mr Food )

Ground beef, Water, Worcestershire sauce, Garlic powder and 5 more..
Cajun Style Meatloaf

Bay leaves, Salt, Ground cayenne pepper and 17 more..
Chicken and Tasso Jambalaya

Whole bay leaves, Ground red pepper (preferably cayenne) and 16 more..
Poblano Chili

Ground beef (or leftover pulled pork, shredded or chopped... and 9 more..
Spicy Onion Burgers

Ground beef, Sausage links, cut up in small bits and 17 more..