Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the cabbage leaves until pliable, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, mix the ground pork, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Take a cabbage leaf, place a spoonful of the pork mixture in the center, and roll it up tightly, tucking in the sides to form a neat parcel. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
In a large pot, sauté diced bacon until crispy, then add the sauerkraut, dill, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
Place the stuffed cabbage rolls seam-side down on top of the sauerkraut mixture. Add slices of smoked sausage between the rolls for extra flavor.
Pour enough water over the rolls to just cover them. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1.5-2 hours until the rolls are tender and the flavors have melded.
Serve the stuffed cabbage rolls hot with a dollop of sour cream on top and some crusty bread on the side.
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