Mike's Cabbage Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Cabbage Leaves: Remove the core with a knife and steam over boiling water for about 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Remove from the steamer and separate outer leaves that are soft enough to remove from the head.
3. 3
   Return to the steamer to soften more leaves and continue until all leaves are soft.
4. 4
   Filling: Mix all the other ingredients except tomato juice and Sauer Kraut together.
5. 5
   Assemble the cabbage rolls by placing about a third to a half cup of meat mixture in the hollow of a deveined leaf with the enda that was near the core towards you.
6. 6
   Fold the end nearest you away and fold the sides inches
7. 7
   Layer Sauer Kraut, cabbage rolls, and any remaining cabbage leaves in a very large pot and pour tomato juice over the top.
8. 8
   Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
9. 9
   Simmer several hours or all day.
10. 10
    These are even better the next day!