9. Roughly chop smaller leaves or some that broke during the rolling
process and set aside.
10. Place big saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and
sauté the rest of chopped onions for 2-3 minutes. Add part of chopped
sour cabbage leaves and sauté for another 2 minutes. Distribute the
whole mixture on an even bottom layer and turn the heat to minimum.
Start adding the rolls, creating a first level. Add some chopped smoked
bacon, 2 bay leaves and 4 fresh thyme springs and some more chopped sour
cabbage. Start creating the second level, putting rolls to the saucepan.
When you finish the layer, add some more chopped sour cabbage on top, smoked
bacon, another 2 bay leaves and some fresh thyme.
11. Add half part sour cabbage juice and half part water to cover the rolls
entirely. Place a lid on top of the saucepan and boil them on slow heat
for at least 2 hours.
12. After 2 hours, add tomato juice to the saucepan, place back the lid and
boil for another 2 hours. The total cooking time should be at least 3
hours
13. Serve them really warm with a dollop of sour cream onside and a
jalapeño, if you like spicy ))
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