Pickled Onion and Cilantro Coleslaw for Pulled Pork

Description

This is an easy, flavorful coleslaw that is great as a stand-alone side dish or as a topping for fish or pulled pork tacos. This coleslaw is best when left to chill overnight.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 head cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon cumin in a small saucepan over medium heat until just toasted
  2. about 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Add onion and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool; cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. Whisk olive oil
  4. 1 teaspoon cumin
  5. and 2 tablespoons juice from the pickled onions in a bowl. Mix in cabbage
  6. cilantro
  7. and half of the pickled onions. Stir in salt and black pepper. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 18 mins

Total Time: 8 hrs 33 mins

Servings: 10

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