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All of these recipes were given to me by my Grandmother Julianna Lazorik Barnyik Ambrisko, who was born in Kosicka Bela, Slovakia on June 15, 1882. I have had them since I was twelve, when I watched her make all this on holidays.... now I do...

Holupki or Polena Kapusta or Cabbage Rolls

Sauerkraut, 1 lb. bag
1 - 2 heads of cabbage
1 lb ground beef
1 lb Grd pork
1 lb. bacon diced
2 c rice raw or instant
1 onion chopped
1/2 teasp salt
1/2 teasp pepper
1/2 teasp paprika
4 cloves of garlic minced
1 c. water
1c. Tomatoe Juice
1 teasp thyme
(optional)

Chill in frig overnight

Next day scald cabbage leaves till limp - use only the large ones

Drain

Take a handful of meat mixture place in cabbage roll up folding sides in to hold meat in.

Place in large pan layered with the rest of cabbage (shredded) & sauerkraut under & over each layer.

Add water and Tomatoe Juice over rolls

Cover & cook slowly 1 1/2 - 2 hours add more juice or water to keep moist if needed

Serve with boiled potatoes & beets with onions & vinegar & crusty rye bread

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