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Vinegar Slaw

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- 6
- COOK TIME
- 15 Min
Mr. Food was lucky to get this recipe from an aunt of one of his Southern friends. Vinegar Slaw is a nice change of pace from the usual mayonnaise type of coleslaw. It has a unique zippy flavor and all of your favorite ingredients from traditional coleslaw. Serve this up as a refreshing summer side dish at your next picnic, or add a scoop to your plate when you have your next fish fry. However you choose to serve this Vinegar Slaw, everyone will love the unique taste!
What You'll Need
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) package shredded green cabbage
What to Do
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Place cabbage in a large bowl and add vinegar mixture, tossing until well mixed. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
RachelAnne
Feb 17, 2017
I don't like traditional creamy slaw, but I think I could really like this recipe!
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jalexis3 2404243
Jul 25, 2014
Very nice change to traditional slaw. Very good!!
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shell9808 1517339
Jul 14, 2014
Made this last week and cut the sugar and oil in half. Everyone loved it!
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Lawyer951 7923158
Apr 18, 2014
I found that the oil is not needed. I use apple cider vinager. It is wonderful!
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NJOYD1942 8935176
Feb 28, 2014
I cut it to /2 cup of SPLENDA and used toasted sesame Iand celery seeds. rIand celery seeds. I think a 1/4 cup of SPLENDA would work just fine . you need to try it to suit your taste. It really is good!!!
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mazman13 4305823
Apr 07, 2013
too much sugar for me, i'm diabetic!
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Festie1
Jul 21, 2012
This is the only type of coleslaw I like. It is a lot of sugar, I think that could be cut in half, and be sure to add celery seed. Also I wouldn't use nearly that much oil, just a couple of tablespoons. Since I hate coleslaw made with mayonnaise, I've been faking this type of coleslaw for years. :)
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samortimore2 8116505
Mar 06, 2012
I suppose you could use a sweetener like Splenda
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al2476
Mar 04, 2012
Why ruin a tasty and healthy coleslaw with all that sugar?
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Trishr98 4375108
Feb 21, 2012
That seems like a lot of sugar??
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Serg
Feb 18, 2012
We used such a recipe for coleslaw, but without the sugar! We adjusted the oil-to-vinegar ratio to taste. We never had a mayonnaise-based coleslaw growing up.
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afghan
Feb 17, 2012
My mother use to make it but whit out the oil
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