-CABBAGE FILLING-
     1 lg Head green cabbage – (see
          Note)
     1 lg Onion — diced
     1 lb Bacon — coarsely chopped
          Salt and pepper to taste
     1 tb Caraway seeds — optional
 Note:  If also making stuffed cabbage, use the center portion of the
 cabbage heads and save the large leaves for wrapping leaves.
 Cabbage filling:  (Kapusta Na Pierogi) Remove as much cabbage core as
 possible; precook in boiling salted water until al dente; DRAIN WELL!
 remove large stems and chop; render bacon in a large saute pan; add
 onion, salt and pepper, then carmelize the onion; squeeze excess
 liquid from cabbage and add to onions; add salt and pepper, then mix
 THOROUGHLY; cook until cabbage is tender; adjust seasoning and add
 caraway seeds; spread on large baking sheets and put in refrigerator
 to cool.
                
                 Yields       
                18 servings                
