Stuffed Cabbage

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
• 3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 large head Savoy or green cabbage, including outer leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
• 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes and their juice
• 3 tablespoons good olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1/2 cup raisins