1. Method: 2. - Core and boil the cabbage heads. 3. -- remove outer leaves as they become blanched -- do not over-cook. 4. -- stack on cookie sheet as they come out of the water - they will continue to soften. 5. -- cut thick vein from each leaf. 6. - mix together your meat, drained rice, chopped onion, garlic powder, parsley, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and egg. 7. -- to sweeten up the meat a bit, I add a good squirt of ketchup (there's only one brand - Heinz) and 1/2 can of tomato soup (you probably don't need this if you use pork - but at least try the ketchup). 8. - fill your rolls and roll 'em up -- don't roll too tight - you will be able to tuck in the ends by pushing in with your little finger -- if they're rolled to tight, they'll explode in your hand -- or fold over the ends of the leaf when rolling sort of like a round burrito. 9. -- it doesn't take long to do this -- have fun. 10. Now for the artistry: 11. - Line the bottom of your roaster with bacon - roaster should be deep enough to add several layers and hold adequate liquid. 12. - Top the bacon with a good layer of left-over cabbage leaves -- the ones too small to roll or ripped leaves. 13. - layer with sauerkraut. 14. - sprinkle a little caraway seeds. 15. - layer with thickly sliced onion and chopped garlic. 16. - add 6-10 bay leaves, depending on the amount. 17. - layer the halupki - alternating direction of layers. 18. -- incorporate 2 - 3 inch lengths of kielbasa throughout. 19. - add remaining tomato soup if used. 20. - add tomatoes and sauce. 21. - salt and pepper. 22. - add cabbage water to cover. 23. Bake at 350 for one hour then reduce heat to 250 for three more hours. 24. -- or reduce heat to 175-200 overnight - check to ensure enough liquid - don't dry them out. 25. Serve with kick-ass mashed potatoes. 26. - roast as much garlic as you would like in the potatoes. 27. Cube potatoes and for best results add sea salt and refrigerate for a few hours. 28. - rinse and drain potatoes, cover with water and lightly boil until soft. 29. Mash together with butter, canned milk, cheddar/freshly grated Parmesan cheese, sea salt, white pepper, roasted garlic, jarred diced garlic, a little garlic powder, and grape seed oil. 30. Now that's some good ol' Hunky eatin'! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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