Vernell’s Slaw

Description

Wonderful slaw recipe passed down from my Grandmother’s cook, Vernell. It’s similar to a sweet and sour cabbage recipe, and will keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Great served with beef brisket. Best made a day or more before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cabbage, cored and shredded
  • ¾ cup white sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the shredded cabbage into a large glass baking dish or other glass dish. Do not use metal or plastic. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of white sugar and the salt.
  2. In a separate microwave safe bowl
  3. combine the remaining sugar
  4. oil
  5. vinegar
  6. mustard
  7. celery seed and pepper. Stir to blend in the sugar
  8. then heat until boiling in the microwave
  9. about 3 minutes. Immediately
  10. but carefully pour the boiling mixture over the cabbage. Toss with a wooden or plastic utensil to evenly coat the cabbage.
  11. Let stand out on the counter for several hours
  12. stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate. Toss before serving
  13. and serve with a slotted spoon.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 3 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs 23 mins

Servings: 12

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