Stuffed Cabbage

Directions

1. 1
   Cut core out of cabbage.
2. 2
   Place core-side down into large pot of boiling, slightly salted water until leaves loosen.
3. 3
   Remove to rack for cooling.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, dice salt pork and saute until crisp. Add diced onion and saute for a few minutes.
5. 5
   Add to rice and meat mixture, salt and pepper to taste and mix with fork gently, but well.
6. 6
   Place heaping tablespoonful of mixture in a cabbage leaf, fold sides and roll over leaf to completely encase mixture.
7. 7
   Line roasting pan with cabbage leaves or a little tomato soup.
8. 8
   Place stuffed cabbages in covered pan.
9. 9
   Bake on medium temperature for about 1 hour; add more tomato soup and bake for another hour until done.
10. 10
    Canned, chopped tomatoes may be used.
11. 11
    Yields 35 to 40.