Ingredients

  • 1 large head cabbage (about 1 lb.)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1/4 c. finely diced green pepper
  • 1/4 c. chopped celery
  • 1/4 c. minced onion
  • 1 1/2 c. cooked, seasoned rice
  • 1 c. bulk pork sausage
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1 c. tomato juice
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 1 small whole onion

Method

  • Remove heart from cabbage.
  • Cover with boiling water; let stand until cabbage is wilted.
  • Separate leaves, being careful not to break.
  • Drain; dry on paper toweling.
  • Melt butter in a heavy skillet; saute pepper, onion and celery 2 minutes.
  • Add cooked rice and sausage to vegetables.
  • Mix well; season.
  • Put about 1/4 cup mixture on each cabbage leaf.
  • Roll with filling inside; fasten edges with toothpicks.
  • Place in a greased baking dish. Add tomato juice, water and whole onion.