Cut Cabbage coarsely. Wash and drain in colander for 3 hours. Dry thoroughly.

Fry bacon until very crisp. Save some bacon grease.

To a bowl add 2 cups of Miracle whip, 6 tablespoons of vinegar, and 3 tablespoons of bacon grease. Add paprika until dressing turns slightly orange. Taste; add more vinegar, paprika, and/or bacon grease to taste.

To a large bowl add cabbage. Crumble the bason in. Add some of the dressing. Add enough to cover cabbage but not so much it will pool at the bottom. Toss cabbage with dressing. Add more dressing is necessary.