Mom’s Savory Cabbage Rolls

Wash the cabbage and place in a large boiling pot. Fill with water so that it just covers the top of the cabbage. Bring to a boil about 8-10 minutes or until cabbage leaves have softened. While cabbage is cooking, mix ground meat, salt, allspice, cinnamon, and rice in a bowl by hand. You may add lemon juice if preferred. Set aside.

When cabbage has softened, place on a plate and let cool. Then tear off each leaf carefully.

Take small parts of your meat/rice mixture and form into a roll, placing each inside a cabbage leaf and roll it up. Secure with a toothpick.

Place each roll in the boiling water. Add the tomato sauce to the water. Cover and let simmer till meat and rice are fully cooked (about 1 hour). Let cool and enjoy!

Don’t forget to remove the toothpicks!