Serbian Sarma

Ingredients

• 1 large jar sour (fermented) cabbage leaves
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup rice
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• Salt and black pepper
• 1/2 lb smoked bacon or ribs
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1Separate the fermented cabbage leaves and trim the thick center ribs.
2. 2Mix ground pork, ground beef, rice, onion, paprika, salt, and pepper for the filling.
3. 3Place a spoonful of filling near the base of each leaf, fold in the sides, and roll up tightly.
4. 4Line the bottom of a large pot with extra cabbage and pieces of smoked bacon.
5. 5Pack the rolls tightly into the pot, whisk tomato paste into water to cover, and pour it in, adding the bay leaf.
6. 6Cover and simmer gently for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until very tender.
7. 7Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream.

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