3 2/3 pounds roast
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 whole cardamon pod
1 medium head cabbage, shredded
1/2 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon white sugar
7 cups egg noodles, cooked and cooled