Ingredients

  • 2 medium heads cabbage
  • 2 lb. ground beef, pork, veal mixture
  • 1 c. rice
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. pepper
  • dash of cinnamon
  • 2 ham hocks
  • 2 cans tomato sauce (large)
  • water

Method

  • Core cabbage; place in boiling hot water until leaves soften and peel off.
  • Set aside to cool; after all leaves are off.
  • Mix ground meat, onions, seasonings and rice thoroughly.
  • Place 2 to 3 tablespoons meat filling in each leaf; roll tightly.
  • Stack in large pan which has a rack or line bottom of pan with leftover cabbage and core and leaves.
  • Cut ham hocks into small piece and put all meat and bones in between and around rolls.
  • Add tomato sauce and enough water to cover rolls.
  • Cook covered at slow boil for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Test for doneness.