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QUICK TIP: Easy Way to Separate Leaves for Stuffed Cabbage

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Cabbage Leaves Ready to Be Stuffed

Cabbage Leaves Ready to Be Stuffed

Barbara Rolek
When you make stuffed cabbage, instead of boiling the whole cabbage head, freeze it! Remove the tough outer leaves, rinse and core the cabbage. Place it in a zip-top plastic bag and freeze. When ready to use, defrost the cabbage and the leaves will peel off easily.

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