Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb. ground pork
  • 3/4 lb. ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 c. rice
  • 1 onion
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1 large head cabbage
  • 1 small can sauerkraut
  • 2 1/2 c. tomato juice
  • 1 clove garlic

Method

  • Core cabbage; place in enough boiling salted water to cover. With fork in one hand and knife in the other, keep cutting off leaves as they become wilted; drain.
  • Trim thick center vein of each cabbage leaf.
  • Brown onion in shortening; add meat, seasonings and rice.
  • Mix well.
  • Place tablespoon (or more) of filling on each cabbage leaf and roll, place in pan and cover 2/3 full with water. Arrange sauerkraut on top; and tomato juice.
  • Cover and cook slowly about 1 1/2 hours, or until rice is tender.