Hungarian Layered Cabbage (Kolozsvári Rakott Káposzta)
A comforting and traditional Hungarian dish made with layers of sauerkraut, ground pork, smoked sausage, and sour cream—rich, hearty, and full of flavor!
Servings: 6-8 | Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 1.5 hours
Ingredients
Meat Layer:
- 1 lb (450g) ground pork (or a mix of pork and beef)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- ½ tsp caraway seeds (optional)
- 2 tbsp oil or lard
Other Layers:
- 1 lb (450g) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained (if too sour)
- ½ lb (250g) smoked sausage (like Hungarian kolbász), sliced
- 1 cup (200g) cooked rice
- 1½ cups (350g) sour cream
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- 1 tbsp flour