cabbage rolls (polish style)

How To Make cabbage rolls (polish style)

• Step 1
  PREPARE THE CABBAGE LEAVES:
• Step 2
  Core cabbage (cut out the central hard core) Place in large pot of boiling water for 8-10 minutes.
• Step 3
  Several layers of the outer leaves should be soft enough to remove from the head.
• Step 4
  When you've removed as many as you can, return the head to the steamer to soften more leaves until finished.
• Step 5
  Take a sharp knife and remove as much of the central vein as you can.
• Step 6
  FILLING: Mix all the other ingredients together in a bowl. Except V8 juice, sauerkraut and tomato sauce (Save for layering with cabbage rolls
• Step 7
  Work it with your hands ingredients are thoroughly mixed into the meat.
• Step 8
  Now, take some of the mixture and set it in the hollow of a leaf, with the end that was near the core towards you.
• Step 9
  Fold the end nearest you about 1/2 way over the mix.
• Step 10
  Fold the left side over the mix and then the right side.
• Step 11
  Roll about 1/2 turn away from you so that the seam is on the bottom. Use toothpicks if necessary (But remove before serving)
• Step 12
  Place in a deep electric skillet or dutch oven seam side down and layer with sauerkraut, tomato sauce, then cabbage rolls, then sauerkraut , tomato sauce.
• Step 13
  When finished layering pour in the V8 to top of layers.
• Step 14
  Cover and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for at least an hour, preferably longer. Add more V8 if needed during cooking.
• Step 15
  Serve with mashed potatoes and corn or carrots and use sauce as gravy
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