Golabki Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

Directions

1. A surprise hit with our kids who love this dish. One thing which has always puzzled me is the Polish language - how they get "Go-wom-ki" out of the above, I'll never figure out!
2. Remove core from cabbage. Scald in boiling salted water. Remove leaves one at a time, reserving. Cook rice in boiling water for 10 min, the drain.
3. Mix together beef, pork, 1st onion, rice, egg and salt & pepper. Place a spoonful of meat mix on each cabbage leaf, then fold & roll.
4. For tomato sauce, brown bacon & chop. Add in onion and saute/fry briefly. Add in tomato sauce, bay leaf, and simmer for a minute or possibly two.
5. Chop remaining cabbage and put in bottom of roasting pan, then place cabbage rolls on top, and cover with prepared tomato sauce. Roast covered in a 350 oven for 1 hour. Serve. Note, leftovers freeze well.