Delightful Cabbage Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large head cabbage
2 qt. water
1 tsp. plus 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 lb. chuck roast (chili ground)
3/4 c. medium grain rice
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 sticks butter
3 Tbsp. water
2 c. water
2 or 3 cloves garlic

Preparation

Core cabbage thoroughly (leaving cabbage whole), using circular motion with a knife.
Set aside.
Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
Place cabbage in water and blanch, removing leaves as they separate from head.
Place leaves in a shallow dish to drain and cool.
Trim heavy ribs from cabbage leaves.