Stuffed Cabbage Rolls in the crockpot

I need to use up some cabbage, so tried another new recipe today.   This one I found in the cookbook Slow Cooker: The Best Cookbook Ever.  And indeed, it is a really nice crockpot cookbook.  You can find it on Amazon either new or used, I got my copy used from there and it cost me all of 5 dollars which included shipping.

This recipe is called:  Mom's Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

1 large head of cabbage
One large can pureed tomatoes.  (my can was 28 ounces)
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 TB apple cider vinegar
One 6 ounce can of sauerkraut, drained.
1 large onion, sliced into half rounds
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup cooked white rice
1/2 cup ketchup
Salt and pepper to taste.

Bring 6 quarts of water with salt to a boil.  Core the cabbage and separate the leaves carefully so they don't tear. (I found this kinda hard to do)  Blanch the cabbage a few leaves at a time in the boiling water for about 30 seconds at a time.  You need about 8 nice size leaves for rolling.

Drain the cabbage in large colander, set aside.  Chop up the remaining cabbage and place in the bottom of a 5 to 7 quart crockpot.  Add to the chopped cabbage the can of tomatoe puree, sugar, vinegar, sauerkraut and onion.  Stir the mixture.  Cover and cook on high while you make the rolls.  Below is what the mixture looks like in the pot.

For the rolls.  Blend the beef, onion, rice, ketchup, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper in a large mixing bowl.  Divide the mixture into 8 portions.  Place one portion in the center of each cabbage leaf and roll.  Place seam-side down in the sauce in the crockpot.

Cook on high for one hour, then on low for 4 to 5 hours or until the meat reaches 165 degrees.  Season the sauce if needed with more salt and pepper and skim off any fat from it.  Here is how it looks in the crockpot after it's already prepared.

Since this is a new recipe, I have no idea how this is going to taste when it's down.  I'll update later today with a thumbs up or a thumbs down.

On a different subject.  I've applied for a part-time job with the Jasper County Prosecutors Office.  They had an ad in the paper for a part-time filing clerk.  It would be nice to find another part-time job to go along with the one I have.  I know the odds of that are a long shot, but prayer can do miracles so could use a few.  I'm hoping to at least get a call for an interview.  You had to mail in a resume and cover letter.