Kohlrouladen (German Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

Step 1 of 7Soften the cabbage leaves

Cut the core out of the cabbage and lower the whole head into a large pot of boiling salted water. Simmer for 10 minutes, peeling off the outer leaves with tongs as they soften; you need 8 large intact leaves. Pare the thick rib of each one flat.