Heirloom German Cabbage With Dumplings

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Heirloom German Cabbage With Dumplings

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 Description

This Heirloom German Cabbage with Dumplings is a traditional, hearty comfort dish featuring tender braised cabbage cooked with savoury seasonings and topped with soft, fluffy dumplings. Rich, rustic, and deeply satisfying, it brings authentic old-world flavours straight to your table—perfect for cozy family meals.

 Servings

Serves: 4–5 people

 Ingredients

For cabbage:

  • 1 large green cabbage (shredded) 🥬
  • 4 slices bacon (chopped) 🥓
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

For dumplings:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon:
    In a large pot, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté aromatics:
    In the same pot, add butter, onion, and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.
  3. Cook cabbage:
    Add shredded cabbage, broth, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.
    Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes until tender.
  4. Make dumpling dough:
    In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
    Add egg, milk, and melted butter. Stir to form a soft dough.
  5. Add dumplings:
    Drop spoonfuls of dough over the cabbage mixture.
  6. Steam dumplings:
    Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes without lifting the lid until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  7. Finish:
    Sprinkle crispy bacon on top and garnish with parsley.

 Notes

  • Keep lid closed while dumplings cook (important!)
  • Dough should be soft, not too thick
  • Cabbage becomes sweeter as it cooks
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 Tips

  • Add sausage instead of bacon for variation
  • A splash of vinegar adds authentic tang 🍋
  • Use a heavy pot for even cooking

 Nutritional Info (Approx per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 12g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbs: 35g

 Benefits

  • Rich in fiber from cabbage
  • Comforting and filling meal
  • Balanced mix of carbs and protein
  • Budget-friendly ingredients

 Q&A

Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
A: Yes, skip bacon and use vegetable broth.

Q: Can I store leftovers?
A: Yes, refrigerate up to 3 days.

Q: Why didn’t my dumplings rise?
A: Avoid opening the lid while cooking.

Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Best fresh, but cabbage can be frozen (dumplings may change texture).

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