Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage
12 large cabbage leaves
2 slices bacon
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup cooked rice
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
8 oz can tomato sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1. Place cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes, until wilted somewhat; drain. Fry bacon and set aside; keep the drippings as well.
2. Combine beef, pork, egg, milk, onion, rice and seasonings; mix well. Place 1/4 cup meat mixture into cabbage leaves. Roll and put into slow cooker (fasten with toothpicks if desired).
3. Combine tomato sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over leaves. Add bacon and drippings. Cook on low 7-9 hours (or on high for 4-5 hours).
Serves 4-6.
