Erma'S Cabbage Rolls

Name: Erma'S Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients: 1lb ground pork; 1lb ground beef; 2T salt; 1T paprika; 1t black pepper; 1C uncooked rice; 1 large onion, minced; 2T shortening; 2 med. sized head cabbage; 1 (small) can sauerkraut; 3C tomato juice

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Ingredients

1lb ground pork
1lb ground beef
2T salt
1T paprika
1t black pepper
1C uncooked rice
1 large onion, minced
2T shortening
2 med. sized head cabbage
1 (small) can sauerkraut
3C tomato juice

Directions

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