Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 lb. ground pork
  • 1 onion, chopped fine
  • 1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 c. partially cooked rice
  • 1 egg
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Wilt cabbage leaves by scalding in boiling water to which 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt have been added.
  • Drain. Cool in cold water and pat dry.
  • Cut out heavy ribs.
  • Saute onion in butter until transparent.
  • Combine meat, egg, rice and seasoning.
  • Spread each leaf with about 2 tablespoons of the mixture.
  • Fold the two opposite sides and roll, starting with one of the open ends.
  • Place in pan.
  • Add butter and 1 cup hot water. Simmer slowly for 2 hours.
  • Cabbage rolls may be served with mushroom sauce, tomato sauce or sour cream.
  • They are more delicious if served, reheated, the next day.