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Sweet and Sour Slaw

Name: Sweet and Sour Slaw
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup white sugar; ½ cup cider vinegar; ¼ cup cold water; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon mustard seed; ½ teaspoon celery seed; 8 cups shredded cabbage; ½ cup chopped celery; ½ cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped pimento pepper

Rating: 4.51 stars

37 Ratings
29 Reviews
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This is a great recipe from my mother, who is German, for a vinegar based marinated slaw using no oil.

By Paula

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

additional:

4 hrs

total:

4 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

In a jar with lid, combine the sugar, vinegar, water, salt, mustard seed and celery seed. Cover tightly and shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved. Chill dressing for several hours or overnight.

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Step 2

In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, celery, green peppers, pimento and dressing until evenly coated. Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

99 calories; protein 1.5g; carbohydrates 23.4g; fat 0.3g; sodium 414.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (29)

Most helpful positive review

undertakergirl

10/15/2008

This is the recipe that my family calls "freezer slaw". We make it and put it in plastic freezer containers. Tastes just as good months later. Just take it out of the freezer thaw and serve. Read More

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(34)

Most helpful critical review

Wilemon

06/16/2004

This was OK but we prefer the creamy slaw. If you don't like the creamy slaw try this recipe. I do think it could use a bit of garlic powder. Read More

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(11)

37 Ratings

5 star values: 24
4 star values: 9
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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undertakergirl

10/15/2008

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(34)

CHELSIEMIKE

11/05/2005

We love this recipe! I make it for my husband and dad who absolutely rave over it! I'm making it right now again for a family function! It's one of the best! By far better than the store bought kind! Read More

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(21)

GYPSYROSE

10/04/2003

Better then creamey slaw Read More

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(20)

Tammy Dermott Boker

01/11/2010

I was very worried about the "no oil" in this recipe. I was very tempted to put some in. I am sooooo glad I didn't.My 4 young children and my somewhat picky husband (though you wouldn't be able to tell by looking at him)loved this dressing. I used my own regular coleslaw ingredients and just used the dressing though sorry for those of you that don't like the reviews on a changed recipe. Can't wait to eat the rest for lunch yummo! Resist the temptation to add the oil. Read More

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(14)

Mom, What's for Dinner?

09/19/2005

I substituted red pepper for the pimentos. Very delicious. Assemble several hours ahead of serving so the flavors can meld. Read More

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(13)

Deborah Crider Gilbert

12/01/2004

This reminded me of a slaw called 7 day slaw. My whole family loved it. It was the best ever. Read More

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(12)

Beverly

10/27/2005

Made this for an Ocktoberfest Party. Everyone seemed to like it it was all gone at any rate. I liked that it wasn't the creamy sort of coleslaw. I added twice the amount of cabbage and peppers and stuff and still there was a ton of dressing. (Large-ish pool in the bottom of the bowl.) FYI Read More

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(12)

Gizmo

11/29/2008

REALLY liked this one. Although I'm normally a fan of creamy cole slaw the flavor of this sauce is a nice change from the norm. It's just the right consistency so it coats the slaw with a nice sweet and sour flavor but isn't overpowering. Very quick prep with a 16 oz bag of packaged shredded cole slaw. Definitely will be eating this regularly. I prefer to use angel hair slaw (the thinner the better). Chill slaw and dressing separately and mix together just a little while before serving. Read More

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Wilemon

06/16/2004

This was OK but we prefer the creamy slaw. If you don't like the creamy slaw try this recipe. I do think it could use a bit of garlic powder. Read More

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Sweet and Sour Slaw

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 98.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 3 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

dietary fiber: 11 %

sugars:

fat:

saturated fat:

vitamin a iu: 5 %

niacin equivalents: 5 %

vitamin b6: 10 %

vitamin c: 77 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 4 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 17 %

thiamin: 6 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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undertakergirl

10/15/2008

This is the recipe that my family calls "freezer slaw". We make it and put it in plastic freezer containers. Tastes just as good months later. Just take it out of the freezer thaw and serve.

Helpful

(34)

CHELSIEMIKE

11/05/2005

We love this recipe! I make it for my husband and dad who absolutely rave over it! I'm making it right now again for a family function! It's one of the best! By far better than the store bought kind!

Helpful

(21)

GYPSYROSE

10/04/2003

Better then creamey slaw

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(20)

Tammy Dermott Boker

01/11/2010

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(14)

Mom, What's for Dinner?

09/19/2005

I substituted red pepper for the pimentos. Very delicious. Assemble several hours ahead of serving so the flavors can meld.

Helpful

(13)

Deborah Crider Gilbert

12/01/2004

This reminded me of a slaw called 7 day slaw. My whole family loved it. It was the best ever.

Helpful

(12)

Beverly

10/27/2005

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(12)

Gizmo

11/29/2008

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(11)

Wilemon

06/16/2004

This was OK but we prefer the creamy slaw. If you don't like the creamy slaw try this recipe. I do think it could use a bit of garlic powder.

Helpful

(11)

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