Cabbage Rolls III

Ingredients

• 1 large head cabbage 
• 12 servings ground pepper black to taste
• 1 pound ground sausage 
• 1 pound ground beef lean
• 1  onion finely chopped
• 12 servings salt to taste
• 32 ounce sauerkraut 
• 1 cup water 
• 0.8 cup rice white uncooked

Equipment

• bowl
• pot
• toothpicks

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, sausage, chopped onion, rice, water, and salt and pepper.
2. Bring a large pot of water a boil. Separate 12 to 15 large cabbage leaves from the head, and place in boiling water. Boil until soft, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Remove from water, and set aside.
4. Into the center of each leaf, place a small amount of the meat mixture. Fold in the sides, and roll up from the bottom. Secure with a toothpick.
5. Place a layer of sauerkraut in the bottom of a large pot. Arrange cabbage rolls in a single layer over the sauerkraut. Cover with remaining sauerkraut.
6. Pour in enough water to cover the rolls. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for 90 minutes.