2. Separate cabbage leaves (tear in half if they're large) and dip in hot water to make them pliable.

3. Wrap cabbage piece around each sausage and rice piece. Place folded side down in a skillet.

4. Pour tomato juice over "pigs in a blanket".

5. Cover and cook 1 1/2 hours or until rice is tender.

This recipe was cooked by my mother in my youth.