Sarmale - Romanian Cabbage Roll

2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil

1 Onion, finely chopped

2 Cloves of Garlic, minced

1/2 Cup Long Grain Rice

2 lbs. Ground Pork

1/4 Cup Parsley, Chopped

1/4 Cup Dill, Chopped

Kosher Salt

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

2 lbs. Sour Cabbage Leaves

1 lb. Bacon, chopped

4 Cups Tomato Juice

Sour Cream, for serving

Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a skillet add in the oil and saute the onion and garlic until softened. Add in the rice and cook for another minute. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

In a large bowl, add the pork, parsley, dill, onion mixture, a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Seperate the cabbage leaves and cut each in half. Add in the pork mixture and roll up. Place in an oven safe pot or dish. Continue to roll until all the pork mixture is gone. If you have any cabbage leftover roughly chop it and scatter it around your rolls.

Top your rolls with the chopped bacon, cover with tomatoe juice. Making sure they are fully submerged.

Cover and bake for 2 hours. Then remove the top and contine to bake for an additional 1 and a half.

Remove from oven and serve alongside some sour cream.