Traditional Romanian Sarmale in Clay Pot

Method

1. Shred the cabbage and set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix ground pork, ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Roll the cabbage leaves around the meat mixture and place them in a clay pot.
4. Pour tomato sauce over the rolled cabbage.
5. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
6. Stir in sour cream and cook for another 10 minutes.
7. Garnish with parsley and dill before serving.
8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.